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HG05 WFA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,723 mi
Last recorded108,723 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 WFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 108,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,617 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 106,265 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 106,265 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 104,553 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 104,553 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,155 miles

rear silencer outer skin flaking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,917 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 79,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,090 miles

Oil leak

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,070 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,649 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 65,649 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,580 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,942 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front pads are low

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r tyre close to marker bars

strong advise n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,451 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front pads are low

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r tyre close to marker bars

strong advise n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

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 WFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

HG05 WFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is HG05 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 WFA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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