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V4 VGB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,005 mi
Last recorded145,005 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 VGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 145,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 143,805 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 139,846 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 139,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 136,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 135,331 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 131,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 129,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 126,806 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape 215/65 R16 c

Center exhaust is corroded

O/S/F drum stick has slight play

Rear brake pads are on 3mm

Wipers smear the screen

Fail 10 Feb 2016 126,806 miles

O/S/F drum stick has slight play

Rear brake pads are on 3mm

Wipers smear the screen

All brake discs are corroded

Both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape 215/65 R16 c

Center exhaust is corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 103,424 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 118,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre and rear exhaust silencers have heavy corrosion and some perforation to outer skins

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped and has cracking in treads and around inner sidewall face

various minor chips in zone "A"

Fail 12 May 2014 118,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre and rear exhaust silencers have heavy corrosion and some perforation to outer skins

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped and has cracking in treads and around inner sidewall face

service light on

various minor chips in zone "A"

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2012 82,476 miles

80k service lamp on

BOTRH FRONT (215/65/16C) TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT IN TREADS, ADVISE REPLACEMENT WITH SERVICE

engine was lumpy until warm, advise diagnostic check, also soot content was high

n/s/r tyre just starting to pick up on treads, ok for a year

Pass 19 May 2011 62,485 miles

advise new front wiper blades

exhaust centre box corroding and lost outer skin

front tyres 3.5mm and 'chewed' due to round town p.a.s

Fail 19 May 2011 62,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise new front wiper blades

exhaust centre box corroding and lost outer skin

front tyres 3.5mm and 'chewed' due to round town p.a.s

Pass 21 May 2010 45,640 miles

minor perrish to front brake flexis

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit and perrished

o/s/r tyre getting low

poss engine oil ingress into p/steer pot

Pass 9 May 2009 27,391 miles

advise new wiper blades

bonnet hinges sticky

front pads approx 2/3 worn

front tyres wearing on edges, also at 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,455 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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V4 VGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V4 VGB, 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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V4 VGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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