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VP05 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,788 mi
Last recorded136,788 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVP05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 136,788 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre and rear silencer corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 130,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 127,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge, recommend tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 119,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

Pass 13 Aug 2021 115,724 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

Fail 9 Aug 2021 115,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 110,665 miles

Exhaust boxes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F and O/S/R tyres perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 110,665 miles

Exhaust boxes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively qbw24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/F and O/S/R tyres perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively qbw24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 103,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front tyres perished

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 30 May 2017 103,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

front tyres perished

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,006 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 100,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,228 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,300 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,178 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,059 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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VP05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VP05 DUB, 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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VP05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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