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WF05 DKU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,253 mi
Last recorded109,253 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 DKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 109,253 miles

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,259 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front ball joint boots perishing

both rear upper shock mounts rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2024 101,317 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,031 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

lower ball joint gaiters perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2023 99,029 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

lower ball joint gaiters perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2022 93,562 miles

both lower front ball joint gaiters perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,992 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 87,990 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,400 miles

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

rear seats removed

Fail 29 Jul 2020 84,392 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear seats removed

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,351 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

No rear seats fitted.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 79,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

No rear seats fitted.

Oil on minimum

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,618 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,612 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear park brake slightly low performance

exhaust system corroded, no leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,344 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition, no leaks

rear shock absorber upper casings corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 68,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition, no leaks

rear shock absorber upper casings corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 35,665 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,029 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,234 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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WF05 DKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 WF05 DKU, 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 WF05 DKU registered?

WF05 DKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WF05 DKU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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