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VN05 WND

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

206,482 mi
Last recorded206,482 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 WND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 206,482 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 206,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 205,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 205,596 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 205,284 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 202,111 miles

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

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

Rear tyre has low tread.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 202,111 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre has low tread.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 189,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 180,302 miles

Centre & Rear sections of exhaust deteriorating.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 166,705 miles

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

Offside front tyre is on the limit.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 155,654 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 128,148 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 119,325 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 110,714 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 102,478 miles

Rear sesat belts not checked due to seats not fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 95,542 miles

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

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

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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VN05 WND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VN05 WND, 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

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What year was VN05 WND registered?

VN05 WND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 WND shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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