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M2 ELX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,376 mi
Last recorded212,376 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 212,376 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 211,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 211,155 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment brake warning on (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 208,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in front lower ball joints and steering ball joints

Pass 14 Mar 2023 205,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 202,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 197,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 195,095 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 195,095 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 189,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 183,078 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 174,924 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 168,952 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear seat slightly insecure

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 168,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear seat slightly insecure

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 161,122 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 161,122 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 147,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 147,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 132,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 120,204 miles

n/s & o/s front lower arm rear bushes perished & weak

small oil leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Feb 2011 112,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake disc worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 112,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake disc worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 103,348 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 96,518 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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M2 ELX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M2 ELX, 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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M2 ELX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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