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WF05 SFO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,310 mi
Last recorded127,310 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 127,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 127,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,519 miles

front and rear silencer outer skins corroded and starting to detach

n/s and o/s front lower suspension ball joints boots split

Fail 26 Jun 2025 125,519 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))

front and rear silencer outer skins corroded and starting to detach

n/s and o/s front lower suspension ball joints boots split

Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,273 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 120,273 miles

Driver's seat insecure BROKEN SECURING BOLT (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 114,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2023 114,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,405 miles

Front ball joints boots cracking

Rear discs worn and grooved advised to change

Rear pads getting low

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 22 Jun 2022 108,404 miles

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

Front ball joints boots cracking

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

Rear discs worn and grooved advised to change

Rear pads getting low

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,093 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,233 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,711 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,401 miles

advise rear disc corrosion

Pass 11 May 2010 34,068 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,614 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 22,614 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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 SFO 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 70.8%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

WF05 SFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WF05 SFO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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