Yes, VW05 ACE is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 October 2026 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for VW05 ACE?

The MOT for VW05 ACE is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of VW05 ACE?

The recorded mileage for VW05 ACE is 204,231 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is VW05 ACE ULEZ compliant?

No, VW05 ACE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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Road Tax Paid

2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · VW05 ACE

VW05 ACE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2005. Recorded mileage 204,231 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 2005 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14 Dec 2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage: 204,231 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Taxed

Tax due 01 Oct 2026

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

2005

Engine

2460cc

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VW05 ACE Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
204,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)

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VW05 ACE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 06:49

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (VW05 ACE) between April 2008 and November 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (6 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 Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”.

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VW05 ACE Mileage History

24/04/2008108,302 mi
24/04/2008108,353 mi+51 mi
11/06/2009123,000 mi+14,647 mi
07/06/2010129,485 mi+6,485 mi
09/06/2010129,485 mi
15/06/2011134,534 mi+5,049 mi
21/05/2012140,006 mi+5,472 mi
25/05/2012140,006 mi
10/06/2013143,703 mi+3,697 mi
02/06/2014147,607 mi+3,904 mi
04/06/2014147,609 mi+2 mi
18/05/2015151,802 mi+4,193 mi
21/05/2015151,802 mi
10/06/2016155,991 mi+4,189 mi
31/05/2017164,278 mi+8,287 mi
31/05/2017164,278 mi
18/05/2018169,021 mi+4,743 mi
10/06/2019173,173 mi+4,152 mi
23/11/2020179,751 mi+6,578 mi
29/11/2021185,823 mi+6,072 mi
23/11/2022190,961 mi+5,138 mi
23/11/2022190,962 mi+1 mi
16/11/2023196,112 mi+5,150 mi
25/11/2024201,068 mi+4,956 mi
25/11/2024201,068 mi
25/11/2025204,231 mi+3,163 mi

Average of roughly 5,454 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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