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VW02 AAB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,944 mi
Last recorded158,944 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW02 AAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 158,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 154,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 149,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 142,645 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 136,218 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,827 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear section of exhaust deteriorated

under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 123,441 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear section of exhaust deteriorated

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 116,247 miles

245/45/19 tyres fitted to front axle

285/45/19 tyres fitted to rear axle

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the edges of tread

Offside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

centre and rear section of exhaust corroded

plastic under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 116,246 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

245/45/19 tyres fitted to front axle

285/45/19 tyres fitted to rear axle

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the edges of tread

Offside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

centre and rear section of exhaust corroded

plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 107,317 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

day van/motorhome conversion fitted to rear

Fail 23 Mar 2017 107,317 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

day van/motorhome conversion fitted to rear

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,287 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 110,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,010 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 95,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 193,957 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2012 193,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 161,237 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 161,237 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 124,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 102,354 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 102,354 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VW02 AAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VW02 AAB, 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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VW02 AAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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