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R6 WTP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

170,227 mi
Last recorded170,227 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 WTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 170,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 165,821 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 160,215 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 150,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 142,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 134,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,354 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,271 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,137 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,818 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,001 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,776 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 61,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,936 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,695 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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R6 WTP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R6 WTP, 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 R6 WTP?

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What year was R6 WTP registered?

R6 WTP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is R6 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 WTP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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