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HE05 PET

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE05 PET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 99,552 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 99,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,504 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,530 miles

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

access to underside of vehicle limited

Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,183 miles

corrosion noted to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,485 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,054 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion noted to outer skin of silencers

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf and osf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,805 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,644 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,372 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr and osr brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres om 2.5/3mm

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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HE05 PET is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HE05 PET, 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

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What year was HE05 PET registered?

HE05 PET is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is HE05 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE05 PET shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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