2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · EP05 VTG
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 220,179 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EP05 VTG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 220,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EP05 VTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (EP05 VTG) between March 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EP05 VTG Mileage History
- 19/03/2015126,087 mi
- 19/03/2015126,087 mi
- 15/03/2016135,954 mi+9,867 mi
- 06/03/2017144,420 mi+8,466 mi
- 14/03/2017144,429 mi+9 mi
- 05/03/2018157,056 mi+12,627 mi
- 27/02/2019168,738 mi+11,682 mi
- 27/02/2019168,738 mi
- 10/07/2020180,393 mi+11,655 mi
- 24/07/2020181,067 mi+674 mi
- 23/07/2021195,994 mi+14,927 mi
- 23/07/2021195,994 mi
- 19/07/2022197,630 mi+1,636 mi
- 19/07/2022197,630 mi
- 11/10/2023206,284 mi+8,654 mi
- 11/10/2023206,284 mi
- 08/10/2024213,227 mi+6,943 mi
- 14/05/2026220,178 mi+6,951 mi
- 19/05/2026220,179 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,426 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Vehicle & Plate History
Other vehicles on this plate
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (EP05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as EP05VTG.
NISSAN
TOWNSTAR ACENTA
DACIA
SANDERO EXPRESSION TCE AUTO
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
HYUNDAI
TUCSON SE CONNECT T-GDI
NISSAN
TOWNSTAR ACENTA
PEUGEOT
BIPPER
PORSCHE
911
MINI
MINI
FORD
FIESTA
AUDI
Q8 E-TRON BLACK ED 50 QUATTRO
CITROEN
C1 FLAIR
HONDA
CIVIC
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.