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B7 WSW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

233,201 mi
Last recorded233,201 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 WSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 233,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

noise from power steering pump.

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 28 Oct 2025 233,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

noise from power steering pump.

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2024 226,612 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 226,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 218,455 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2023 218,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2022 211,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 203,853 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2020 198,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 198,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2019 192,392 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 192,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel free off calipers (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 180,680 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 166,456 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 166,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 151,540 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 135,060 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 135,060 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,949 miles

nsr tyre sidewall damaged,worn on outer edge

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 103,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre sidewall damaged,worn on outer edge

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,298 miles

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,288 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 70,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,982 miles

nsf tyre worn on smooth edges

Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf door glass damaged

nsf tyre worn on smooth edges

Fail 19 Oct 2009 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,049 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,832 miles

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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B7 WSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B7 WSW, 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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B7 WSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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