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MM05 VWF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,031 mi
Last recorded113,031 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 113,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 105,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 95,062 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 95,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,786 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 83,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,344 miles

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 10 Aug 2021 75,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,044 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,796 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 70,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing in wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,411 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,911 miles

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,279 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 7 Aug 2014 56,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,714 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,541 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,385 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,580 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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MM05 VWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MM05 VWF, 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 MM05 VWF registered?

MM05 VWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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The MOT history for MM05 VWF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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