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HX05 WPO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,748 mi
Last recorded227,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 227,748 miles

central exhaust silencer deteriorating (outer skin)

headlight lenses foggy

Pass 25 Jun 2025 223,647 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer deteriorating

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

headlight lenses foggy

Pass 14 Jun 2024 217,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 215,716 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 212,245 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 212,245 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 208,917 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 207,434 miles

Both headlamps have slightly reduced light output.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 207,426 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorber protection boots loose

Both front top strut mounting bearings have some roughness.

Both headlamps have slightly reduced output

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hand brake has free play

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

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

Rear shock absorber outer sleeves corroded and loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 203,877 miles

High level brake lamp has light sources not illuminating

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2018 198,896 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2017 194,528 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover in poor condition (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate, outer skin

Fail 22 May 2017 194,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer edges very low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover in poor condition (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake hose slightly insecure from one clip

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate, outer skin

exhaust heatshield loose (front)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 187,926 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 187,926 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 187,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 183,930 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 177,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 168,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 156,990 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 156,990 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 139,386 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,696 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 105,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

HX05 WPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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