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W4 MCP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,044 mi
Last recorded155,044 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 MCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 155,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 154,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 153,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 153,513 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 153,376 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 153,330 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 152,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 151,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 150,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 149,407 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 149,407 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 148,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 146,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 145,092 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 142,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 139,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 136,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 187,114 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Apr 2009 146,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 146,302 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 110,699 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W4 MCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W4 MCP, 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 W4 MCP?

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What year was W4 MCP registered?

W4 MCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is W4 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 MCP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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