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WG05 HBO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,755 mi
Last recorded149,755 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 HBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 149,755 miles

discs rusty

n/s rear belt slow in returning

silencer outer skin corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2023 149,743 miles

discs corroded

o/s rear brake slight bind

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 149,740 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

discs corroded

o/s rear brake slight bind

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 144,402 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 144,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 137,682 miles

all four tyres wearing on egdes

n/s seatbelt buckle cover missing and belt slow in returning

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2019 137,681 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres wearing on egdes

n/s seatbelt buckle cover missing and belt slow in returning

unable to open bonnet

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2018 132,658 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s seat belt buckle cover missing

rattle from rear

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Aug 2018 132,658 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s seat belt buckle cover missing

rattle from rear

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,185 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 126,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,884 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s seatbelt buckle cover missing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2016 120,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

all tyres sidewall perishing

front number plate damaged

n/s seatbelt buckle cover missing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Aug 2015 114,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s seatbelt buckle cover missing

o/s mirror glass loose

top front mounts noisey

Pass 3 Aug 2015 114,579 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s seatbelt buckle cover missing

o/s mirror glass loose

top front mounts noisey

Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,602 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 109,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

pad warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake waring light on

glow light on

n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses are perished

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

trailer socket tucked in behind tow bar

Fail 5 Jun 2013 101,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

glow light on

n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses are perished

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

trailer socket tucked in behind tow bar

Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,783 miles

brake warning light on

n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses perished

n/s/r childs seat fitted

n/s/r tyre has cut to side wall

o/s door mirror and glass damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,111 miles

Both front brake flexi's starting to pearsh

Brake warning lamp on

Front brake discs lipped

Front coil springs muddy

Lowering springs have been fitted to the rear

Offside door mirror glas cracked but not affecting the view to the rear at this time

Plastic under trays fitted

Slight weakness to the nearside rear shock absorber

Underside muddy

Fail 6 Jun 2011 85,109 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Both front brake flexi's starting to pearsh

Brake warning lamp on

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

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads look low

Front coil springs muddy

Lowering springs have been fitted to the rear

Offside door mirror glas cracked but not affecting the view to the rear at this time

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear brake discs lipped

Slight weakness to the nearside rear shock absorber

Underside muddy

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2009 67,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,610 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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WG05 HBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HBO, 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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WG05 HBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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