2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · SO05 AAK
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09/06/2005. Recorded mileage 248,401 miles. MOT valid until 14/02/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
SO05 AAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 248,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SO05 AAK Mileage History
- 02/02/2024236,974 mi
- 05/02/2024236,976 mi+2 mi
- 31/01/2025241,263 mi+4,287 mi
- 03/02/2025241,264 mi+1 mi
- 09/02/2026248,401 mi+7,137 mi
Average of roughly 5,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO05 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (SO05 AAK) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Obligatory mirror insecure n/s and o/s (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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