2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YR05 VFU
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 329,762 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 329,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YR05 VFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 329,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YR05 VFU Mileage History
- 10/02/2023310,723 mi
- 10/02/2023310,723 mi
- 27/02/2024312,110 mi+1,387 mi
- 10/03/2025324,120 mi+12,010 mi
- 06/06/2026329,762 mi+5,642 mi
Average of roughly 5,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR05 VFU 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 (YR05 VFU) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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