2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RY05 AEW
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/06/2005. Recorded mileage 136,326 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2460cc
RY05 AEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 136,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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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RY05 AEW Mileage History
- 14/05/2024113,617 mi
- 12/05/2025124,234 mi+10,617 mi
- 13/05/2025124,234 mi
- 14/05/2026136,282 mi+12,048 mi
- 22/05/2026136,326 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 11,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY05 AEW 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 (RY05 AEW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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