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MM05 VWG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,774 mi
Last recorded190,774 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 190,774 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 190,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 186,862 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 186,862 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 181,569 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 176,384 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 176,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 171,628 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 166,979 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 166,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 156,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 151,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 140,384 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 134,370 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,370 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 128,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 128,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 121,541 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 116,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 116,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 109,548 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 109,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MM05 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

MM05 VWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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The MOT history for MM05 VWG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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