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HX05 OTP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,158 mi
Last recorded143,158 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 OTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 143,158 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 143,158 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 138,281 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 138,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,319 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 128,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 122,755 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 122,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 111,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,896 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 99,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 91,193 miles

Front Wiper slightly smearing screen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 84,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 76,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 63,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 56,578 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 56,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,769 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,238 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,355 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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HX05 OTP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

HX05 OTP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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