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MY05 MAT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 MAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 85,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 81,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,703 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,202 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 58,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,830 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2018 53,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,022 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,666 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,434 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,234 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,660 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 MAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY05 MAT registered?

MY05 MAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is MY05 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY05 MAT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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