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MW05 VOK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,083 mi
Last recorded163,083 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 163,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear doors damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2025 145,210 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR DOORS

Fail 30 Apr 2025 145,209 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR DOORS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 126,828 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 126,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 117,538 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 115,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 113,637 miles

Engine inter-cooler pipe bracket fractured

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 109,667 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,282 miles

front lower swivel boots in poor condition

water pipe at rear of engine rusting

Fail 3 Apr 2019 105,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front lower swivel boots in poor condition

water pipe at rear of engine rusting

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,251 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,684 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,778 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,164 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 63,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 42,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,486 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 35,486 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VOK 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 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

MW05 VOK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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