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WF05 DYY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,749 mi
Last recorded127,749 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 DYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 127,749 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,443 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 114,242 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 107,144 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,978 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 83,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,894 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,850 miles

nearside rear tyre nail and screw in tread

Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre nail and screw in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 29,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 23,015 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 23,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WF05 DYY, 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 WF05 DYY registered?

WF05 DYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is WF05 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 DYY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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