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MV51 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,590 mi
Last recorded88,590 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 86,624 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,413 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 84,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,277 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,760 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 82,756 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,616 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 82,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 80,433 miles

Both ball joint boot covers slightly perished

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,297 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are cracking in the tread and on the sidewalls

Fail 23 Jun 2016 74,297 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are cracking in the tread and on the sidewalls

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,768 miles

NSR tyre outer sidewall slight cracking

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

osf sill damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,768 miles

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

NSR tyre outer sidewall slight cracking

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

osf sill damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,022 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,141 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,469 miles

air bag light on

Fail 8 Aug 2011 65,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,390 miles

exhaust centre box deteriorating

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre nails in tread

noisy power steering pump on lock to lock

Fail 13 Apr 2010 62,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

exhaust centre box deteriorating

nearside front tyre nails in tread

noisy power steering pump on lock to lock

Pass 5 Jun 2009 140,469 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 140,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 107,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MV51 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV51 DUB, 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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MV51 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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