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TR05 EVS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR05 EVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 116,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 114,563 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,742 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,152 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 103,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 103,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,870 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 100,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread and has a cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 98,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread and has a cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre has some cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has some cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,983 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,119 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,070 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 64,066 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,057 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades worn

n/s & o/s/f brake discs corroded & worn

n/s & o/s/r brake discs corroded & worn

n/s/f mirror surround held on with gaffer tape

Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

due to lowered suspension front steering rack arms are at an extreme upward angle

front wiper blades worn

n/s & o/s/f brake discs corroded & worn

n/s & o/s/r brake discs corroded & worn

n/s/f mirror surround held on with gaffer tape

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,681 miles

Offside front lower swivel joint gaiter split

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,493 miles

all tyres are not of suitable load rating for dgw/axle weights.

spare tyre tread depth 2mm.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 40,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres are not of suitable load rating for dgw/axle weights.

spare tyre tread depth 2mm.

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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TR05 EVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TR05 EVS, 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 TR05 EVS registered?

TR05 EVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is TR05 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR05 EVS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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