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TW05 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,891 mi
Last recorded93,891 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 93,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,008 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 91,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 89,734 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,066 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,379 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,851 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,694 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 83,058 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 83,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 81,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,365 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,990 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,889 miles

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

o/s no plate light slightly dim

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,972 miles

stone chip in windscreen on nearside

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,367 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,555 miles

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

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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TW05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TW05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TW05 DUB registered?

TW05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is TW05 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for TW05 DUB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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