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WF05 LWO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,849 mi
Last recorded162,849 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 LWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 162,849 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 157,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges 215/60/17 109/107T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 157,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges 215/60/17 109/107T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 150,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 150,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 133,382 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 133,382 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 126,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,460 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 109,950 miles

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed under covers.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 109,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed under covers.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 99,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Where under plastic cover (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust outer skin coroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,531 miles

Power steering pump noisey in operation.

Under covers fitted prohibiting inspection of some components.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,835 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted, prohibiting inspection of some components.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,835 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted, prohibiting inspection of some components.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,509 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,127 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)

Spare tyre defective

nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2014 59,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

brake pad warning light on

nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

traction light on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,009 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN, DISCS UNDERCUT, BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT WIRES CUT

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD WORN

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,009 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN, DISCS UNDERCUT, BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT WIRES CUT

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear spring bottom rubber seats deteriorated

brake pad warning light on

diesel emissions high

fuel pipes in engine bay deteriorated

nearside front brake pad wiring & sensor wiring defective

slight slackness in handbrake cable

Fail 8 Feb 2012 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear spring bottom rubber seats deteriorated

brake pad warning light on

diesel emissions high

fuel pipes in engine bay deteriorated

nearside front brake pad wiring & sensor wiring defective

slight slackness in handbrake cable

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,228 miles

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

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

brake wear light on

extra fuel filter cable tied to brke pipes in engine bay

nearside front brake wear sensor wiring broken

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,219 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT

Fail 17 Aug 2009 36,214 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,864 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT

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 LWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WF05 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

WF05 LWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WF05 LWO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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