CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU05 VLN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,426 mi
Last recorded151,426 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 VLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 151,426 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 149,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 148,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 146,157 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 143,967 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 143,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,599 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 139,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded/brakes noisey when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 137,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 133,088 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface deterated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 133,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface deterated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 125,477 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 122,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

left front tyre sidewall damaged

power steering pipes corroded

right rear tyre sidewall damaged

suspension lowered

Fail 17 Feb 2015 110,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake balance

left front tyre sidewall damaged

power steering pipes corroded

right rear tyre sidewall damaged

suspension lowered

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

left front/rear tyre sidewalls damaged

right rear tyre tread cracked and sidewall damaged

suspension lowered

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle exhaust poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2011 86,139 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

left front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,139 miles

left front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall but no cords showing

no spare wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,740 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,929 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU05 VLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VU05 VLN, 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

How do I check the history of VU05 VLN?

You can check the full history of VU05 VLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU05 VLN registered?

VU05 VLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is VU05 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 VLN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU05 VLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU05 VLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.