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WF05 SFN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,120 mi
Last recorded111,120 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 111,120 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 111,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 110,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 109,709 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 108,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 16 years old. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 18 years old. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,595 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 105,595 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,448 miles

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

Nearside Front caliper anti rattle spring missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 24 Oct 2020 104,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link arm top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements heavily faded (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front caliper anti rattle spring missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Oct 2019 103,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,910 miles

Hi level brake lamp cracked

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 98,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component fouling P.A.S pipe bracket snapped allowing pipe to foul anti roll bar (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Seat belt missing Both rear seat belt receivers missing (7.1.2 (a))

Hi level brake lamp cracked

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,029 miles

Front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,201 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,080 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding/splitting.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,080 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding/splitting.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 57,354 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 47,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,960 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,381 miles

all tyres close to wear limits

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 SFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

WF05 SFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is WF05 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 SFN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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