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585 HCG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,320 mi
Last recorded128,320 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration585 HCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 128,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 116,285 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,465 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,145 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 95,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,641 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,410 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,925 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 82,760 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 79,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,161 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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585 HCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 585 HCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 585 HCG?

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What year was 585 HCG registered?

585 HCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is 585 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 585 HCG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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