2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · DA51 HHH
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 274,949 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 274,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DA51 HHH Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 274,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA51 HHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (DA51 HHH) between December 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Rear reflector missing NS&OS replaced with blanks (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
DA51 HHH Mileage History
- 02/12/200852,230 mi
- 30/11/200975,045 mi+22,815 mi
- 01/12/201096,040 mi+20,995 mi
- 01/12/201096,040 mi
- 05/12/2011118,934 mi+22,894 mi
- 30/11/2012142,295 mi+23,361 mi
- 30/11/2012142,298 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/2013169,673 mi+27,375 mi
- 11/12/2013169,674 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/2014194,782 mi+25,108 mi
- 01/12/2014194,783 mi+1 mi
- 30/11/2015220,797 mi+26,014 mi
- 30/11/2015220,798 mi+1 mi
- 07/12/2016241,736 mi+20,938 mi
- 08/12/2016241,736 mi
- 20/11/2018241,945 mi+209 mi
- 18/02/2020251,150 mi+9,205 mi
- 18/08/2020251,154 mi+4 mi
- 21/08/2020251,154 mi
- 15/03/2021252,426 mi+1,272 mi
- 19/03/2021252,431 mi+5 mi
- 18/03/2022255,439 mi+3,008 mi
- 11/04/2023263,011 mi+7,572 mi
- 08/04/2024268,601 mi+5,590 mi
- 12/04/2024268,603 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/2025272,252 mi+3,649 mi
- 29/03/2025272,252 mi
- 09/04/2026274,949 mi+2,697 mi
- 09/04/2026274,949 mi
Average of roughly 12,837 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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