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530 WKJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,561 mi
Last recorded26,561 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration530 WKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 26,561 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 22,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 18,425 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 12,032 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 365,809 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 19 Dec 2019 362,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all exhaust silencers corroded

both front tyres worn on edges and nsf down to limit 1.6mm!

nsr tyre inner side wall split

play in inner steering rack joints

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Dec 2019 362,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all exhaust silencers corroded

both front tyres worn on edges and nsf down to limit 1.6mm!

nsr tyre inner side wall split

play in inner steering rack joints

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Dec 2019 362,355 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear DOOR MIRROR. (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON. (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE REAR REAR . ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE AND MIDDLE ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 360,164 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 360,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ARM BUSH WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ARM BUSH WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged PLASTIC BROKEN.OPPERATES OK. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view DRIVERS SIDE TOP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 354,020 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 357,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 357,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 354,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres lumpy on tread

Fail 26 Jul 2013 354,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres lumpy on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 325,335 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 291,050 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 252,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 211,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 166,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 114,889 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 114,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,602 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 53,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning light on

nail in near side front tyre

near side front shock damp

off side rear tyre worn

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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530 WKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 530 WKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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530 WKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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