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MV05 WWU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 WWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,201 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,687 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,116 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,407 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 88,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,727 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,167 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust corroding

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,785 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroding

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,988 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 60,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,500 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 49,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,871 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,814 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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MV05 WWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 MV05 WWU, 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 MV05 WWU registered?

MV05 WWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is MV05 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 WWU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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