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VK05 HWC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

169,912 mi
Last recorded169,912 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 HWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 169,912 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 169,912 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 161,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 152,143 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 152,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,988 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 141,802 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 141,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 134,746 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,739 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 115,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,725 miles

Both exhaust silencer skins peeling

Both front wipers deteriorating

Nearside front tyre worn badly on edges close to cords

Fail 19 Mar 2018 98,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed twisted causing chafing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both exhaust silencer skins peeling

Both front wipers deteriorating

Nearside front tyre worn badly on edges close to cords

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust weak and corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake pads wearing close to wear indicator sensor

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated and corroded

oil leaking from turbo intercooler

Fail 13 Mar 2017 80,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold loose / gasket blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on roll bar link rod (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leaking from turbo intercooler

turbo defective

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,276 miles

Nearside Front brake hose needs renewing

Nearside Front inner suspension wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,266 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,589 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 55,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,016 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 33,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

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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VK05 HWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK05 HWC, 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 VK05 HWC registered?

VK05 HWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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