2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SO05 AAV
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 176,987 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO05 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 176,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO05 AAV 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 (SO05 AAV) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SO05 AAV Mileage History
- 10/06/2024159,737 mi
- 18/06/2024159,799 mi+62 mi
- 15/07/2025169,977 mi+10,178 mi
- 16/07/2025169,977 mi
- 08/07/2026176,987 mi+7,010 mi
Average of roughly 8,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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