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HD05 FEV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,138 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 86,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 85,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 84,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 81,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 80,571 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 79,594 miles

Front TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 2 May 2019 78,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 May 2018 77,764 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 May 2017 76,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded.o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

Fail 3 May 2017 76,478 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded.o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded.oil leak.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,973 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner wall.

Rear brake pads worn low,rear brake discs have large lip.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 70,973 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished on inner wall.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake pads worn low,rear brake discs have large lip.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,393 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,233 miles

Oil leak

n/s inner c.v gaiter split.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,784 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,304 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 FEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

HD05 FEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is HD05 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 FEV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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