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WG05 FYR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,495 mi
Last recorded152,495 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 FYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 152,495 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 152,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 148,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 143,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 143,097 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 139,940 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 139,940 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,673 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 116,945 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 116,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NS front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated!

Pass 12 May 2014 103,475 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 103,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 94,220 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 171,558 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 171,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

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

REAR SEAT FRAME HAS A BOLT MISSING BUT IS SECURE

Pass 12 Jul 2011 162,095 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 151,506 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 137,971 miles

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

coolant low warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2009 137,971 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant low warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2008 106,444 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 106,444 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WG05 FYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG05 FYR, 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 WG05 FYR registered?

WG05 FYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is WG05 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 FYR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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