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HD05 EJK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,775 mi
Last recorded163,775 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 EJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 163,775 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 154,382 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 144,197 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,319 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 138,319 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear and centre exhaust box very rusty.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,511 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 133,262 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre and rear silencer boxes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,724 miles

Front tyres are perishing

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres are perishing

covers fitted to underside

Pass 21 Jun 2016 126,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 121,771 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 117,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,738 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 111,166 miles

advise n/s/r tyre tread starting to mishape

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 87,739 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,345 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,560 miles

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW 2MM

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,810 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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HD05 EJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HD05 EJK, 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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What year was HD05 EJK registered?

HD05 EJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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