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HG05 EXL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

169,632 mi
Last recorded169,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 169,632 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury, bumper still secure

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 169,632 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury, bumper still secure

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 154,995 miles

. Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2025 154,987 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

. Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2023 146,037 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm /outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear door damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer /outer skin corroded/coming away

Fail 13 Sep 2023 146,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm /outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear door damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer /outer skin corroded/coming away

Pass 12 Sep 2022 139,544 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower suspension/ underbody areas starting to surface corrode.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s + n/s. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 139,520 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working no water in system. (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower suspension/ underbody areas starting to surface corrode.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s + n/s. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 133,893 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear loading doors damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2021 133,893 miles

Nearside Body component insecure sliding/loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/cord / severely worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear loading doors damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,921 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 127,921 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,220 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 hole /cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished with many cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Repaired with tape and a cable tie. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Loading door can not be opened.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished with many cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear metal pipes all have areas of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Casing has rusted through and is peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid None in fact. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished with many cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Repaired with tape and a cable tie. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Loading door can not be opened.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished with many cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear metal pipes all have areas of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Casing has rusted through and is peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,551 miles

vehicle part loaded at test

Fail 23 Aug 2017 108,467 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle part loaded at test

Pass 5 Sep 2016 103,926 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

very slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 97,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Hose not mounted correctly. (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 85,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on

vehicle part loaded at test

Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

vehicle part loaded at test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,063 miles

offside rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake pads appear to be low

Fail 5 Sep 2012 79,050 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

offside rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake pads appear to be low

Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,257 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,587 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,716 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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HG05 EXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXL, 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 EXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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