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MY05 VAN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

101,881 mi
Last recorded101,881 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 VAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 101,881 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 101,874 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts Worn badly on shoulders. NEEDS REPLACING 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder. NEEDS REPLACING 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 100,169 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder. NEEDS REPLACING 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 98,163 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 98,163 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,127 miles

No rear seats fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2023 95,102 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

No rear seats fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn badly on inner shoulders 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 90,325 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2021 86,930 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 85,049 miles

Rear Silencer Corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2020 85,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 81,961 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction offside sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens/bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens/bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door cable (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,764 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 76,764 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Service lamp lit

Tyre pressures incorrect

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,716 miles

Nsf puncture

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 235-55-17 (4.1.E.1)

Service lamp lit

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 74,716 miles

Nsf puncture

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 235-55-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service lamp lit

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,988 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 71,988 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension arm rear bushes sort,but not resulting in excessive play,cant be felt when braking

nsr seatbelt stork casing missing but all works ok

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight body damage

Fail 25 Jul 2015 69,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension arm rear bushes sort,but not resulting in excessive play,cant be felt when braking

nsr seatbelt stork casing missing but all works ok

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight body damage

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,554 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges not within testable tread area

nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,554 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on both edges not within testable tread area

nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,170 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,791 miles

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

NSR seat belt buckle cover missing

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,043 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 34,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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MY05 VAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAN, 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 VAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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