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HW05 AFX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,041 mi
Last recorded84,041 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 AFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 84,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 82,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 78,410 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 76,677 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,114 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded, outer skin corroded and missing on rear exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,572 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,258 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust sections outer skin corroded/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,399 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

middle and rear silencers corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,315 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner track rod

rear silencer outer skin peeling/corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,154 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 69,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,812 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,648 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,245 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 39,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,667 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 AFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige 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 HW05 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

HW05 AFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is HW05 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 AFX 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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