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HX05 OAL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 OAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 101,622 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 100,716 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 100,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 99,235 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 99,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 87,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 87,724 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 87,714 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 83,246 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 83,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 72,319 miles

Offside Rear lamp taped up

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

Pass 10 May 2017 64,791 miles

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2017 64,458 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

emissions close to limit

front + rear brake pads look thin

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,757 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 49,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,276 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,651 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 25,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HX05 OAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX05 OAL, 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 HX05 OAL registered?

HX05 OAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 OAL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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