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MT05 XCO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

166,703 mi
Last recorded166,703 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 166,703 miles

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

handbrake has only just met requirements some repair may be required

Pass 24 Mar 2025 161,481 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 161,481 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 156,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 147,494 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 138,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 133,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 128,159 miles

exhaust box outer case rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2019 123,638 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,500 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition

underside covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2018 118,500 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust poor condition

underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,455 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 114,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,874 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,139 miles

Both front position lamps slightly dim

Nearside rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,971 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front & both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,978 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

working faces of rear brake discs heavily corroded. brake test ok.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,939 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 84,733 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 84,733 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 74,800 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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MT05 XCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

MT05 XCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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