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WG05 XEV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

211,894 mi
Last recorded211,894 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 211,894 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 209,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded at join with flexi pipe.

Fail 10 Feb 2024 209,039 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded at join with flexi pipe.

Fail 27 Jan 2024 208,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at join with flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Under body covers fitted, unable to inspect fully,

Pass 27 Jan 2023 205,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 202,155 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 202,021 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 200,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 198,521 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 198,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 195,137 miles

Front suspension loww

Rear suspension low

Pass 14 Jul 2017 193,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 189,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2015 184,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 178,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2013 173,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 169,487 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 157,984 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 157,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 132,686 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 132,686 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 102,394 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 85,010 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 XEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

WG05 XEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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