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WG05 VXN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

195,584 mi
Last recorded195,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 195,584 miles

Front Nearside and offside track rod end and drop link gators slightly perished.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 192,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 189,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 186,193 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 186,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 183,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 180,185 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 180,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 177,441 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 177,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 172,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 166,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 160,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 160,263 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 12 Jul 2016 153,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 145,116 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 145,114 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 134,098 miles

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

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 134,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 120,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 19 Jun 2013 120,812 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,533 miles

front brake discs worn

oil filler neck seal appears to be leaking oil

Fail 28 Jun 2012 120,532 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn

oil filler neck seal appears to be leaking oil

Fail 21 Jun 2011 95,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 95,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,137 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,564 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 VXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VXN, 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 WG05 VXN registered?

WG05 VXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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