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HS05 PLO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,565 mi
Last recorded139,565 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS05 PLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 139,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 138,954 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 135,381 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2023 135,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight on offside

Pass 23 Aug 2022 134,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 134,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 133,347 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 133,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 127,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2017 117,800 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both headlight aims low but with-in tolerance

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Brake fluid level slightly low

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated (perished)

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Slight play in offside end of steering rack ball joint

Fail 19 Jan 2017 117,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All brake discs corroded

Both headlight aims low but with-in tolerance

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Brake fluid level slightly low

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated (perished)

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Slight play in offside end of steering rack ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,952 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 95,952 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,989 miles

power steering pump noisy

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,455 miles

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

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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HS05 PLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HS05 PLO, 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 HS05 PLO registered?

HS05 PLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is HS05 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS05 PLO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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