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OV05 WSN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,183 mi
Last recorded107,183 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 WSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 107,183 miles

sweat of diesel around fuel tank

Fail 6 Oct 2025 107,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear of exhaust corroded and weak at hanger

sweat of diesel around fuel tank

Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,691 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil or grease round fuel tank

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,164 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads showing signs of degrading

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (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 3 Oct 2022 84,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,786 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition, Corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,369 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,837 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,343 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,138 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,698 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 41,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,542 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,207 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,124 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,416 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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OV05 WSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc 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 OV05 WSN, 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 OV05 WSN registered?

OV05 WSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is OV05 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 WSN 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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