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VN05 AWU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

150,297 mi
Last recorded150,297 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 AWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 150,297 miles

Coil spring corroded all surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 146,467 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 142,110 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 139,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 134,906 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,665 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded on boxes, outer skins

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 123,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,414 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 10 May 2016 119,614 miles

Both exhaust silencers in poor condition

Both front tyres worn to 2,5mm

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 112,600 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 104,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 97,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,581 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 70,878 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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VN05 AWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VN05 AWU, 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 VN05 AWU registered?

VN05 AWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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