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WJ05 PDY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,183 mi
Last recorded59,183 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 PDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 59,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUD MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 58,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,136 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 55,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 53,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,971 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,447 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 48,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,358 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,092 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,210 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,295 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 28,295 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,252 miles

n/s/r tyre low on outter edge and unevenly worn

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,968 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,998 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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WJ05 PDY 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 81.8%.

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 WJ05 PDY, 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 WJ05 PDY registered?

WJ05 PDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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