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MF05 GWD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,422 mi
Last recorded143,422 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 GWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 138,409 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,487 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,426 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,057 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2020 117,048 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,304 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2019 112,302 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust heatshield loose / rattle

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust rusty / poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2018 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust rusty / poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,151 miles

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres poor condition

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test motorhome conversion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall splitting/perishing

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight free play

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

Rear exhaust back box rusty/deteriorating

Rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall splitting/perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight free play

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

Rear exhaust back box rusty/deteriorating

Rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,260 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,616 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,791 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,487 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,029 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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MF05 GWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MF05 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

MF05 GWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is MF05 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 GWD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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