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WG05 MHA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,825 mi
Last recorded109,825 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 MHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 109,825 miles

Headlights dull

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 109,824 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlights dull

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 May 2024 107,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 106,014 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,508 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty,but not hold or blowing.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 97,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,546 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 85,546 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,477 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,394 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 77,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,300 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,660 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 62,061 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,100 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,225 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,225 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,117 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 MHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHA, 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 MHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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