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VS05 DPS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

244,461 mi
Last recorded244,461 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS05 DPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 244,461 miles

EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2025 243,393 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 243,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing BOTH (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 239,107 miles

UNDER TRAYS. FITTED

Pass 14 Feb 2023 234,936 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 231,704 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 229,857 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 228,020 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Feb 2019 223,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 220,284 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 215,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 210,145 miles

exhaust emits slight mist of blue smoke

Pass 10 Mar 2015 207,177 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 207,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 193,857 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 175,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under trim cracked in places

Pass 24 Feb 2012 154,517 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 154,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 128,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,968 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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VS05 DPS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VS05 DPS, 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 VS05 DPS registered?

VS05 DPS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is VS05 DPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VS05 DPS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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