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MW05 ENN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

361,250 mi
Last recorded361,250 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 ENN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 361,250 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 356,178 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central rear brake pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has moisture inside.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 350,491 miles

Central Exhaust system silencers both deteriorated.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 348,490 miles

Central Both exhaust system silencers are deteriorated.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 348,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Both exhaust system silencers are deteriorated.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 345,407 miles

Exhaust system, centre and rear silencers are deteriorated.

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges worn. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 345,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb is white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb is white. (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Parking brake Both sides, no effort at the wheels. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust system, centre and rear silencers are deteriorated.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses are slightly tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges worn. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 340,514 miles

Exhaust system, silencers are slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too offside rear flexi brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 332,650 miles

Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 332,650 miles

Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 325,921 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both too hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 323,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 323,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 315,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 315,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 306,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 306,126 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 301,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 301,469 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 268,014 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 226,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 183,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 150,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 112,671 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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MW05 ENN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ENN, 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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MW05 ENN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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