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WF05 SGO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 97,578 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

Under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,910 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush are weak! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,034 miles

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

Nearside Front head light aim poor cloudy lens

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,998 miles

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

rear box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f wiper poor

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,721 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2016 50,721 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,031 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,453 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,165 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,413 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 22,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,119 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 SGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

WF05 SGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is WF05 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 SGO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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