2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · SO05 AAY
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 150,885 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO05 AAY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 150,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SO05 AAY Mileage History
- 16/11/2021150,841 mi
- 12/04/2023150,865 mi+24 mi
- 10/04/2026150,885 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SO05 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (SO05 AAY) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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