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ME03 VAN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,526 mi
Last recorded152,526 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME03 VAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 152,526 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 150,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,024 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,984 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 134,566 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 112,146 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 112,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,596 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,037 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,877 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 84,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,326 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,938 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,968 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 38,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ME03 VAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ME03 VAN, 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 ME03 VAN registered?

ME03 VAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is ME03 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME03 VAN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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