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M18 XYS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,335 mi
Last recorded227,335 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 XYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 227,335 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 225,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 222,165 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2023 219,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 217,068 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 215,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 214,929 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 214,929 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 214,675 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 214,675 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 209,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 204,649 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 204,641 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 196,179 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 196,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 183,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 182,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 170,161 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 156,340 miles

exhaust system corroded middle and rear

Fail 18 Oct 2012 156,120 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded middle and rear

Pass 20 Oct 2011 140,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 162,041 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 162,041 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 134,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 107,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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M18 XYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M18 XYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M18 XYS registered?

M18 XYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is M18 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 XYS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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