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M25 VAP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,665 mi
Last recorded168,665 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 VAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 168,665 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 165,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 160,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 153,933 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 151,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 151,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 134,103 miles

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOVEMENT

Front EXHAUST PIPE RUBBER MOUNTINGS NOT CONNECTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC BACK SHEILD DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE DISC BACKSHEILD DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 134,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOVEMENT

Front EXHAUST PIPE RUBBER MOUNTINGS NOT CONNECTED

NO OIL ON ENGINE DIPSTICK

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC BACK SHEILD DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE DISC BACKSHEILD DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre tread depth 2mm

Fail 10 Aug 2017 125,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 116,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,575 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 107,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,447 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside number plate light flickering

Fail 9 Aug 2013 92,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,508 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 85,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,273 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,716 miles

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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M25 VAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M25 VAP, 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.

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What year was M25 VAP registered?

M25 VAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for M25 VAP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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