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HX05 TEU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,436 mi
Last recorded63,436 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 TEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 63,436 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,820 miles

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Rear Exhaust back box case corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,670 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,666 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 54,666 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 50,630 miles

Rear Exhaust outer case corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 50,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,463 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,906 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 40,552 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,172 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,172 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,421 miles

off side rear tyre has cuts not showing cords

Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,070 miles

all four tyres have small cracks on outside walls

Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,806 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,375 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,598 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 TEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

HX05 TEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is HX05 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 TEU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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