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MF05 TXG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,236 mi
Last recorded196,236 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 TXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 196,236 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 196,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 196,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 175,511 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Jan 2019 175,505 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 156,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 156,356 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 146,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 136,235 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion across exhaust system and back box outer skin incomplete

front and rear discs lipped/worn

front tyres becoming close to waremarkers

various small stone chip across windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion across exhaust system

front and rear discs lipped/worn

noise from front suspension/top mount areas ?

various small stone chips across windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2014 114,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion across exhaust system

front and rear discs lipped/worn

noise from front suspension/top mount areas ?

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,023 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,022 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,636 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,636 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,752 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,752 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 46,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TXG, 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 MF05 TXG registered?

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

Is MF05 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 TXG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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