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WD05 FWU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 FWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 117,089 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 117,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 107,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,057 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2022 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,269 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,968 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust section is rusty/deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,851 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,614 miles

all tyres generally worn and perished

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,689 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,257 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,358 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,876 miles

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

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

stone chips front screen

Fail 29 Jul 2009 43,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all four tyres heavily cuts on all outer walls

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r wheel rimms badly damaged

stone chips front screen

Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,957 miles

all tyre side walls damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2008 37,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre side walls damaged

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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WD05 FWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WD05 FWU, 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 WD05 FWU registered?

WD05 FWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is WD05 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 FWU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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