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MF05 EYT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,022 mi
Last recorded272,022 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 272,022 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 262,483 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 262,483 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 255,370 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 250,095 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2022 250,095 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 249,568 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 247,287 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 245,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lift in n/s rack joint

Fail 4 May 2018 245,198 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 241,163 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 241,072 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 241,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 236,639 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 236,620 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

naer side rear tyre showing perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2014 232,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 232,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 229,607 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 229,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 225,627 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 225,627 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 197,441 miles

Different size tyres fitted front and rear

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 197,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Different size tyres fitted front and rear

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Some corrosion on rear brakes

Pass 25 Mar 2010 150,556 miles

N/S/F inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

O/S/F brake hose incorrectly routed, fouling suspension

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,369 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,285 miles

full undertray fitted + nearside door mirror slight damage

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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MF05 EYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF05 EYT, 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 MF05 EYT registered?

MF05 EYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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