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VN05 AXB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 AXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 83,505 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,403 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,725 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,972 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,882 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 65,882 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,633 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 61,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine/under covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine/under covers

Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been stood (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,772 miles

engine/under covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,571 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,007 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,756 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,427 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,009 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 AXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AXB, 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 AXB registered?

VN05 AXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is VN05 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 AXB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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