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HWW 83T

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

193,143 mi
Last recorded193,143 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWW 83T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 193,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 190,194 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 187,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 184,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 180,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 179,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 178,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 178,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 178,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering-rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 175,116 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 175,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 172,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 171,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 158,585 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 143,061 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 143,061 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 129,468 miles

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

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

Offside 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 24 Oct 2012 119,683 miles

NS undershield above fuel cooler is damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 119,682 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

NS undershield above fuel cooler is damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 117,224 miles

Off side front lower ball joint gaiter starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 108,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 98,278 miles

1.battery insecure 2.slight play in both front steering rack ends 3.front to rear handbrake cable corroded 4.slight damage to n/s rear lamp unit 5.noise from auxialry belt unable to see due to covers

Fail 15 Oct 2009 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1.battery insecure 2.slight play in both front steering rack ends 3.front to rear handbrake cable corroded 4.slight damage to n/s rear lamp unit 5.noise from auxialry belt unable to see due to covers

Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,175 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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HWW 83T is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HWW 83T, 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.

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HWW 83T is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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