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HW05 ACV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,351 mi
Last recorded88,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 ACV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 88,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 83,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,218 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,572 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,972 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 76,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 85,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,794 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 75,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 67,419 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,796 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,564 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,004 miles

offside mirror cracked but n ot affecting view to rear of vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2010 55,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside mirror cracked but n ot affecting view to rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,719 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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HW05 ACV 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 79.2%.

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 HW05 ACV, 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 HW05 ACV registered?

HW05 ACV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is HW05 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 ACV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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