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MA05 WZP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,041 mi
Last recorded148,041 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 148,041 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 142,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,490 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,143 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,035 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,154 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 99,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement `d`bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inners (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,890 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front `d`bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 89,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating rear disc`s distorted. (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front `d`bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall kerb damaged

both rear brakes discs surface corrosion

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

full under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 77,596 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Oct 2014 77,596 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 74,729 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 71,533 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 62,443 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 62,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,341 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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MA05 WZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA05 WZP, 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 MA05 WZP registered?

MA05 WZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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