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V12 VKG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

211,824 mi
Last recorded211,824 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 VKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 211,824 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 211,824 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 205,415 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 205,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 202,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 195,101 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 195,098 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged rusty + fraying. (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 189,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 189,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 186,261 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 186,260 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 181,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 173,137 miles

Front Inner wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

rear seats have been removed

wheels and tyres protruding

Fail 20 Dec 2017 173,113 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Inner wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

rear seats have been removed

wheels and tyres protruding

Pass 27 Jun 2016 172,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 159,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 145,735 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 126,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 105,351 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pad warning light on

Fail 21 May 2012 105,248 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in front tyre

Pad warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,058 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,802 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 45,802 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V12 VKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V12 VKG, 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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V12 VKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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