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MY05 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,862 mi
Last recorded107,862 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 107,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 107,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,181 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 96,701 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 96,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,580 miles

Nearside Rear damper corroded

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

Offside Rear damper corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Damper corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Damper corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,115 miles

BOTH rear shock absorbers corroding & lower bushes deteriorating.

Nearside Front door handle slightly defective.

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged.

Offside Front wiper blade split at end.

exhaust back box deteriorating.

general corrosion taking place to underside.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 93,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH rear shock absorbers corroding & lower bushes deteriorating.

Nearside Front door handle slightly defective.

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged.

Offside Front wiper blade split at end.

REAR BRAKE DISCS, INNER SURFACES CORRODING & IN POOR CONDITION.

exhaust back box deteriorating.

general corrosion taking place to underside.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage.

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low.

Rear both shock absorbers corroding.

Rear brake discs corroding & worn.(lipped)

exhaust back box & centre silencer deteriorating.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,361 miles

exhaust back box deteriorating.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,340 miles

exhaust back box deteriorating.

offside rear brake disc, inner surface corroding & in poor condition.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 90,340 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated. (8.2.2)

exhaust back box deteriorating.

offside rear brake disc, inner surface corroding & in poor condition.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,452 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,414 miles

ADVISE, exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating.

ADVISE, nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre outer wall perishing & cracking.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 87,409 miles

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

ADVISE, exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating.

ADVISE, nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre outer wall perishing & cracking.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,448 miles

ADVISE, both rear wheels run close to inner arch gaurds.

ADVISE, signs of wheel rub marks on both front inner wheel arch gaurds,but no fouling found on test.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 85,448 miles

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

ADVISE, both rear wheels run close to inner arch gaurds.

ADVISE, signs of wheel rub marks on both front inner wheel arch gaurds,but no fouling found on test.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,836 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,852 miles

signs of n/s front tyre fouling on inner wheel arch, but clear during test

slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar link

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,905 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 1 May 2008 61,999 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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MY05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 MY05 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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MY05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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