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VU05 VLH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 VLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,257 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 95,236 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 95,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,436 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,787 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 92,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 89,753 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

evidence of fouling on inside of tyre

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 82,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,224 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 78,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke emissions failed (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 74,440 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 74,365 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 70,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,710 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 66,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2014 61,954 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,683 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 52,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,499 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,481 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,481 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,267 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,581 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,722 miles

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

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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VU05 VLH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU05 VLH, 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 VU05 VLH registered?

VU05 VLH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is VU05 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 VLH shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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