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WF05 SFV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

145,496 mi
Last recorded145,496 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 145,496 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 145,490 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 141,553 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 141,553 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 136,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 132,677 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 129,094 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 126,264 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 126,264 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 122,986 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,628 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 117,628 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 113,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 113,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 113,103 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,432 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,754 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,835 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 100,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,396 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 97,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,568 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 90,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 79,975 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 79,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,242 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,800 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 49,747 miles

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

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 SFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

WF05 SFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is WF05 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 SFV shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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