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MT05 XCN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,472 mi
Last recorded162,472 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 162,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 162,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 162,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 161,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 154,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 151,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,272 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 141,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 132,090 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,666 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 121,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 113,734 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 113,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,994 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,718 miles

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

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

rear pads close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,934 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,593 miles

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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MT05 XCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT05 XCN, 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 MT05 XCN registered?

MT05 XCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is MT05 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 XCN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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