2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DF05 TDZ
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 167,649 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF05 TDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 167,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DF05 TDZ Mileage History
- 25/06/2024167,027 mi
- 02/07/2024167,099 mi+72 mi
- 09/07/2025167,615 mi+516 mi
- 13/11/2025167,638 mi+23 mi
- 14/11/2025167,649 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF05 TDZ 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 (DF05 TDZ) between June 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps covered by rear camera (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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