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V15 AWS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,885 mi
Last recorded119,885 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 AWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 119,885 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,041 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,982 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,658 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,927 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,802 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,662 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,085 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 67,967 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 65,517 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,586 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,704 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,628 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 53,628 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 47,487 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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V15 AWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc 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 V15 AWS, 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 V15 AWS registered?

V15 AWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is V15 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V15 AWS 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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