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WIW 6229

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,413 mi
Last recorded60,413 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 6229
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 59,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 58,402 miles

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

all brake discs corroded due to standing

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear flexis slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,696 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin outer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 54,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,904 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 52,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,352 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,397 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 34,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,629 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,825 miles

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

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 24 Feb 2009 25,698 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,406 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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WIW 6229 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WIW 6229, 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 WIW 6229 registered?

WIW 6229 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is WIW 6229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 6229 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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