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G19 WUL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

266,103 mi
Last recorded266,103 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 WUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 266,103 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight dampness of oil at engine + gearbox

various underside components + body has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2024 262,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight dampness of oil at engine + gearbox

various underside components + body has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2023 258,330 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tail light lense damaged but not showing white light to rear

slight dampness of oil at gearbox + engine

various underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2022 255,307 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tail light damaged but not showing white light

various underside components have slight surface corrision

Pass 8 Oct 2021 253,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/r tail light lense damaged but showing white light

various underside components have slight surface corrision

Pass 12 Oct 2020 250,002 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

o/s/r tail lamp lense damaged but not showing white light

various underside components slightly corrided

Fail 1 Oct 2020 249,991 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/r tail lamp lense damaged but not showing white light

various underside components slightly corrided

Pass 20 Sep 2019 243,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear + middle exhaust boxes outer skin corrided

slight dampness of oil at engine

Pass 2 Oct 2018 239,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight dampness of oil at engine

Pass 27 Sep 2017 232,328 miles

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 232,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front link rods (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 207,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 207,862 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 185,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 185,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 174,991 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 174,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 164,176 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 156,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 148,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 136,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 120,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,123 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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G19 WUL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 G19 WUL, 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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G19 WUL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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