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VN05 EGZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,645 mi
Last recorded196,645 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 196,645 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 190,438 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 190,429 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 183,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 179,312 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 174,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 169,198 miles

Both Front Wipers Smeary

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 3mm - Starting To Go Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 169,162 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Rear (4.7.2 (a))

Both Front Wipers Smeary

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 3mm - Starting To Go Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 161,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 152,880 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 152,880 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencers corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 144,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight out of shape

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 144,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight out of shape

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 136,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 131,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 131,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 107,689 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 107,656 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,330 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 31 May 2011 85,330 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 May 2010 72,323 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,800 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 EGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN05 EGZ, 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 VN05 EGZ registered?

VN05 EGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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