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WG05 WHR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,439 mi
Last recorded104,439 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 104,439 miles

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

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

Centre and Rear exhaust boxes corroded/deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 104,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Centre and Rear exhaust boxes corroded/deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 101,586 miles

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

Centre and Rear exhaust boxes corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 101,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Centre and Rear exhaust boxes corroded/deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 97,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 97,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 92,236 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust boxes corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2023 92,230 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Centre and Rear exhaust boxes corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2022 50,304 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,316 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2020 76,601 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arms rear bushes worn

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers slight leak

nearside rear tyre in tread perished and in poor condition

offside rear tyre in tread perished

Fail 17 Jun 2020 76,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front tyre inner sidewall 205/65R16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front tyre inner sidewall 205/65R16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front suspension arms rear bushes worn

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers slight leak

nearside rear tyre in tread perished and in poor condition

offside rear tyre in tread perished

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,644 miles

Headlamp levelling device does not appear to operate throughout intended range

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 65 16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 60,644 miles

Headlamp levelling device does not appear to operate throughout intended range

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 65 16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,407 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,203 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,730 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 22,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,203 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 WHR 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 72%.

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 WG05 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

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

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The MOT history for WG05 WHR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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