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HG05 PBF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,089 mi
Last recorded176,089 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 PBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 176,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 173,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 173,162 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 173,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 170,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 12 May 2023 170,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 23 May 2022 168,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 166,053 miles

Offside Middle exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 May 2021 166,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Middle exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 May 2020 163,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 160,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 158,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 155,524 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 154,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 148,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 142,279 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 134,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 126,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 119,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 107,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 98,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,065 miles

Dip beam aim at lower level.

Rear brake pads appear low, but servicable.

Slight binding at front wheels.

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 PBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc 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 HG05 PBF, 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 HG05 PBF registered?

HG05 PBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is HG05 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 PBF 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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