2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · EL53 OWL
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 171,577 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EL53 OWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 171,577 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: Below Average
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EL53 OWL Mileage History
- 12/06/2023155,808 mi
- 28/05/2024163,126 mi+7,318 mi
- 31/05/2024163,126 mi
- 11/06/2025171,577 mi+8,451 mi
- 16/06/2025171,577 mi
Average of roughly 7,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL53 OWL 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 (EL53 OWL) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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