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WA05 GVF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 GVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,997 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 103,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 103,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 94,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 90,680 miles

corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,692 miles

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

NSR bumper damaged but secure

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

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

handbrake cable slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencers corroded

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

typical underbody surface corrosion for a vehicle of this age

Fail 12 Aug 2021 85,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NSR bumper damaged but secure

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

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

handbrake cable slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencers corroded

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

typical underbody surface corrosion for a vehicle of this age

Pass 22 Aug 2020 83,060 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Exhaust silencers are deteriorated

Front handbrake cable slightly corroded

NSR bumper damaged but secure

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Slight knock from lower section of steering column

Fail 22 Aug 2020 83,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All front suspension components corroded

Exhaust silencers are deteriorated

Front handbrake cable slightly corroded

NSR bumper damaged but secure

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Slight knock from lower section of steering column

Pass 7 May 2019 78,702 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 78,697 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 Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 74,775 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 74,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 69,011 miles

Nearside Front Goodyear 215/60/17C 107T 5-5-5mm

Nearside Rear Goodyear 215/60/17C 107T 7-8-7mm

Offside Front Goodyear 215/60/17C 107T 5-4-4mm

Offside Rear Goodyear 215/60/17C 107T 8-8-8mm

exhaust system corroded but not affecting structural strength

front subframe undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,704 miles

Front anti-roll bar cracked on end stops

Front handbrake cable corroded (and protective coating has peeled away)

Middle and centre exhaust silencers are deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight leak and slight play NSR axle bush

Fail 1 Jun 2016 64,704 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All handbrake cables (x3) corroded and protective coating has peeled away

Front anti-roll bar cracked on end stops

Middle and centre exhaust silencers are deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight leak and slight play NSR axle bush

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,375 miles

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

advise areas of surface corrosion to front sub-frame

exhaust system deteriorated (outer skin corroded)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,332 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 39,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2010 33,247 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,265 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,261 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,427 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 GVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WA05 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

WA05 GVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is WA05 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 GVF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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