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MW05 EMX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,930 mi
Last recorded113,930 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 112,538 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 106,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 104,122 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 99,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 98,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 96,053 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 96,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 94,395 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 94,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 91,459 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 91,459 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 85,873 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 76,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,198 miles

Rear disc's corroaded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 58,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear disc's corroaded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,205 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 46,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 46,079 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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MW05 EMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW05 EMX, 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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What year was MW05 EMX registered?

MW05 EMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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