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HX05 VAM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,898 mi
Last recorded55,898 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 55,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 47,238 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 39,594 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valve/s are perished (5.2.3 (j))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2022 38,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 37,375 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 36,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,690 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 32,690 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 32,690 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking At brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 29,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 26,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 23,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,236 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 15,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 14,114 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,380 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 VAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VAM, 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

How do I check the history of HX05 VAM?

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What year was HX05 VAM registered?

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

Is HX05 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 VAM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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