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WA05 AKP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,243 mi
Last recorded34,243 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 AKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 34,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 33,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 30,005 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,921 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 25,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 22,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 16,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 16,531 miles

o/s n/s rear inner pads worn

Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,927 miles

o/s n/s rear inner pads worn

Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,541 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,044 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,424 miles

advise wipers worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,490 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,434 miles

advise o/s n/s front cuts in side walls

Fail 15 Jun 2011 11,427 miles

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

adviose o/s rear tyre cuts in side walls

advise o/s n/s front cuts in side walls

Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,558 miles

advise n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,601 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,240 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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WA05 AKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WA05 AKP, 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 WA05 AKP registered?

WA05 AKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is WA05 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 AKP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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