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HG05 EEH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,646 mi
Last recorded160,646 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 160,646 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 158,667 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 158,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated incorrect boot fitted and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 156,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 156,222 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 152,465 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 152,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 150,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 147,223 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 145,139 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 133,707 miles

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

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

Rear shocker metal casing corroding

Rear sub frame starting to corrode

exhaust box outer skin corroding and deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2018 133,701 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders worn and cut to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear shocker metal casing corroding

Rear sub frame starting to corrode

exhaust box outer skin corroding and deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2017 122,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 122,823 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 114,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,090 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber cover corroded.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,624 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,210 miles

backbox outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,340 miles

Full length undertrays fitted

NSF 215/65R16C MICHELIN 5-5-5

NSR 215/65R16C MICHELIN 5-6-6

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF 215/65R16C MICHELIN 5-5-5

OSR 215/65R16C MICHELIN 6-5-6

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 37,340 miles

Full length undertrays fitted

NSF 215/65R16C MICHELIN 5-5-5

NSR 215/65R16C MICHELIN 5-6-6

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OSF 215/65R16C MICHELIN 5-5-5

OSR 215/65R16C MICHELIN 6-5-6

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

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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HG05 EEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG05 EEH, 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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HG05 EEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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