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VE05 ETL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 ETL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 105,681 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 104,520 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All starting to crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 100,870 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,010 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,984 miles

exhaust corroded

front shocker damp

Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,619 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,168 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 81,285 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 74,634 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,585 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 66,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 57,730 miles

N/S reg plate light dim

O/S rear brake pad cable tight

Fail 7 May 2010 57,730 miles

N/S reg plate light dim

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

O/S rear brake pad cable tight

Pass 8 May 2009 51,021 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,679 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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VE05 ETL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VE05 ETL, 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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What year was VE05 ETL registered?

VE05 ETL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is VE05 ETL safe to buy?

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