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MV05 WXC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

221,576 mi
Last recorded221,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 221,576 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (pads approx 75/80% worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear seat moved forward to check viability/test seat belts

Pass 9 Dec 2024 217,398 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 213,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 213,399 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 207,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 207,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 201,981 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 201,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 198,029 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 198,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 193,737 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 185,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 177,084 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 170,953 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 158,100 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 146,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 134,584 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center silencer section of exhaust system deteriorated

rear section of exhaust system heavly deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2013 134,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

center silencer section of exhaust system deteriorated

rear section of exhaust system heavly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 124,262 miles

Dent to O/S of bonnet.

N/S/F tyre on 3.0mm of tread quite low.

N/S/R wheel arch scuffed and dented.

O/S/F has steel wheel fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 113,995 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 113,958 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

ns anti roll bar lin k rod dust cover split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 98,761 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,546 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,362 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 54,050 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 WXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

MV05 WXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MV05 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 WXC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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