2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S20 OAT
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 195,236 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S20 OAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 195,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S20 OAT 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 (S20 OAT) between December 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod ball joint ”; “Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod worn (”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S20 OAT Mileage History
- 19/12/2022177,742 mi
- 11/12/2023187,167 mi+9,425 mi
- 20/08/2025194,995 mi+7,828 mi
- 22/08/2025194,997 mi+2 mi
- 20/08/2026195,236 mi+239 mi
Average of roughly 4,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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