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VW05 MLR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,640 mi
Last recorded128,640 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW05 MLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 128,640 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 128,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,110 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 127,694 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 118,438 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 118,433 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 115,782 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 115,778 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,941 miles

Front both wishbone bushes slight worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 93,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 17 Dec 2013 75,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 75,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake Disc Worn

Fail 5 Aug 2011 52,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake Disc Worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,732 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,732 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VW05 MLR, 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 VW05 MLR registered?

VW05 MLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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