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VO05 WZK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

244,206 mi
Last recorded244,206 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 WZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 244,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear spare wheel losse.

suspension corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2026 244,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing both sides. (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear spare wheel losse.

suspension corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2025 234,229 miles

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

under side corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 222,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 217,176 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded at flexible hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Rear registration plate lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 13 Jun 2023 217,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded at flexible hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Rear registration plate lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 23 Jun 2022 211,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear centre/rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded at flexible hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 207,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 199,231 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 190,318 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 190,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 171,101 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 164,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 145,226 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 145,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 130,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,876 miles

both rear tyres low inside edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 76,138 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 76,138 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,697 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,697 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 46,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,050 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VO05 WZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VO05 WZK, 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 VO05 WZK registered?

VO05 WZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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