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WF05 OGZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,006 mi
Last recorded140,006 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 OGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 140,006 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 135,289 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 126,998 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 126,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,662 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Skins Corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 123,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body To Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body To Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Skins Corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Outer skin on exhaust

Outer skin on exhaust deteiorated

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,916 miles

ABS lamp sometimes slow to go out

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer skin on exhaust deteiorated

Rear shocks getting rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer skin on exhaust deteiorated

Rear shocks getting rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2019 115,503 miles

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

Exhaust boxes deteiorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,717 miles

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

exhaust outer cover deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears both sides on swigging arms and to flexi from under plastic undertray (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Outer skin on exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,112 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,018 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,018 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 68,078 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 68,078 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 61,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 35,276 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 OGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

WF05 OGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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