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VW05 ADE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,937 mi
Last recorded57,937 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW05 ADE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 57,937 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 50,035 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 50,035 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 49,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 48,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 48,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 47,362 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 46,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 46,029 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 May 2019 46,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2018 44,041 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 41,264 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,386 miles

n/s/f tyre's heavily cracking

Fail 11 May 2015 35,386 miles

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

n/s/f tyre's heavily cracking

Pass 7 May 2014 30,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 24,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,863 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,066 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,034 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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VW05 ADE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc 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 VW05 ADE, 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 VW05 ADE registered?

VW05 ADE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VW05 ADE 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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