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HX05 TBY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 TBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 87,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,178 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,057 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 48,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,593 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 40,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,345 miles

front windsreen has damage outside area `A`

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,636 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 TBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

HX05 TBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is HX05 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 TBY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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