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HX05 OUA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

45,706 mi
Last recorded45,706 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 OUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 45,706 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 45,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 44,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 44,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 43,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 43,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 43,692 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,226 miles

front lower ball joint covers perished..track rod end covers pin holed..

Fail 7 Feb 2022 43,224 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front lower ball joint covers perished..track rod end covers pin holed..

Pass 12 Feb 2021 43,001 miles

drivers door mirror glass slightly damaged

vehicle been standing ;

Fail 12 Feb 2021 43,001 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

drivers door mirror glass slightly damaged

vehicle been standing ;

Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,787 miles

drivers door mirror glass slightly damaged still giving good view to rear ;

Fail 10 Feb 2020 42,787 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

drivers door mirror glass slightly damaged still giving good view to rear ;

Pass 12 Feb 2019 42,329 miles

offside / drivers mirror glass slightly damaged ;

Fail 12 Feb 2019 42,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside / drivers mirror glass slightly damaged ;

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust hanger behind catalyst (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dream catcher from rear view mirror

Nearside Front Upper position lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

registration plate lamps lightly affected by the operation of another lamp (indicator)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 41,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust hanger behind catalyst (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dream catcher from rear view mirror

Nearside Front Upper position lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

registration plate lamps lightly affected by the operation of another lamp (indicator)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,541 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 40,537 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,392 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 35,392 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 29,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,626 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 21,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,629 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front disc pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 8,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,957 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 5,642 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 OUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUA, 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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What year was HX05 OUA registered?

HX05 OUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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