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2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

377,284 mi
Last recorded377,284 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 377,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 374,105 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 371,168 miles

Offside handbrake cable outer case damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 367,851 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 367,839 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 363,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges & 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 363,702 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges & 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 359,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 354,338 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 354,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 351,132 miles

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 351,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 347,316 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 337,365 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 337,365 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 325,734 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 325,734 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 307,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 10 Dec 2014 306,978 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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 11 Dec 2013 283,100 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 281,834 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 262,589 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 262,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 238,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 208,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 208,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 185,415 miles

slight play in n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 1 Dec 2008 167,083 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 123,412 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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V5 VVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 V5 VVW, 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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V5 VVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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