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VN05 EHW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,943 mi
Last recorded152,943 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 152,943 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 148,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 143,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 139,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 131,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 129,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,187 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 119,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,452 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,872 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,236 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,127 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 45,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,644 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,205 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 EHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 EHW, 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 EHW registered?

VN05 EHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is VN05 EHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 EHW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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