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WA05 GUF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 GUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 81,393 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule allso offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened allso o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing allso o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,075 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casings corroded advisable to replace (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,951 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 76,995 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 76,995 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,204 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 67,933 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 67,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 62,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,169 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 56,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 51,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 45,245 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,620 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,302 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to crack on outer walls

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,562 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,906 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 32,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WA05 GUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUF, 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 WA05 GUF registered?

WA05 GUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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