2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · DS 8261
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08/04/2005. Recorded mileage 181,681 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,681 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
DS 8261 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 181,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DS 8261 Mileage History
- 03/08/2023175,190 mi
- 10/10/2024178,663 mi+3,473 mi
- 17/10/2024178,617 mi-46 mi
- 26/09/2025181,646 mi+3,029 mi
- 03/10/2025181,681 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 2,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DS 8261 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 (DS 8261) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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