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VT05 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,853 mi
Last recorded128,853 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 128,853 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 128,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 127,991 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 127,631 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 127,631 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,856 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 116,222 miles

Crack noted on the right lower corner of the windscreen.

The O/S/R inner brake pad is more worn than the others.

Wear and corrosion noted on the rear brake discs.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 116,214 miles

Corrosion and wear noted on the rear brake discs.

The exhaust is corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 115,177 miles

The O/S/R inner wheel rim is bent.

The centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroding.

The front brake pads are aprox 70% worn. Wear also noted on the front brake discs.

Wet test.

Fail 31 Jan 2015 115,177 miles

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

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

The O/S/R inner wheel rim is bent.

The centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroding.

The front brake pads are aprox 70% worn. Wear also noted on the front brake discs.

Wet test.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 114,192 miles

both rear shocks slight misting of oil

exhaust rusty

front pads 50-60% worn aprox

undertray fited

wear noted on front disc's

Fail 7 Dec 2013 114,192 miles

wear noted on front disc's

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both rear shocks slight misting of oil

exhaust rusty

front pads 50-60% worn aprox

undertray fited

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure.

centre to rear exhaust system deteriorated.

negative lead insecure to battery terminal.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 110,545 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure.

centre to rear exhaust system deteriorated.

negative lead insecure to battery terminal.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 106,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 106,258 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,043 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 100,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,442 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2009 95,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,035 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 91,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front driveshaft has excessive radial play suggesting badly worn splines

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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VT05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VT05 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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What year was VT05 DUB registered?

VT05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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