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X23 EFC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,208 mi
Last recorded151,208 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 EFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 151,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 150,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 150,375 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2023 149,701 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2022 149,023 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 149,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 148,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 147,104 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 146,358 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 145,511 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 144,854 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 144,854 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 143,101 miles

standard horn not fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2014 143,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

standard horn not fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 140,519 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 126,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 109,138 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 100,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 99,875 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 77,120 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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X23 EFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X23 EFC, 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 X23 EFC registered?

X23 EFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is X23 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X23 EFC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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