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MLZ 1142

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,850 mi
Last recorded222,850 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 1142
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 222,850 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2024 220,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2024 220,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2023 215,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 209,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

eml does not illuminate

Fail 8 Nov 2022 209,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

eml does not illuminate

Pass 21 Sep 2021 201,819 miles

Both Front Wings Corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 201,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both Front Wings Corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 190,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 175,448 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers have slight corrosion to outer casing

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

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2018 161,812 miles

both rear shockers corroded

center and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 147,992 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,090 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 117,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,338 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,070 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 90,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,974 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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MLZ 1142 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MLZ 1142, 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 MLZ 1142 registered?

MLZ 1142 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is MLZ 1142 safe to buy?

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