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MH05 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

207,823 mi
Last recorded207,823 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 207,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 207,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 202,033 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 197,207 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 193,757 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 189,281 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 182,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 182,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 177,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 170,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 161,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 151,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 143,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 134,281 miles

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

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

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

Front and rear supension has minimal reserve travel

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

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

Nearside rear brake caliper piston dust cover deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 122,006 miles

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Reduced travel in rear suspension due to spring hight

Pass 5 Jul 2013 111,369 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension has been modified and has resulted in a reduced clearence with bump stops

Fail 5 Jul 2013 111,369 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension has been modified and has resulted in a reduced clearence with bump stops

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside seat belt buckle damaged but working ok

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,559 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 93,362 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,554 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 85,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 71,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,370 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,557 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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MH05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MH05 DUB, 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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MH05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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