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WJ05 PFA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,062 mi
Last recorded80,062 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 PFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 80,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

srs lamp indicates fault as seat converted for disabled use v.e. consulted

Fail 10 Sep 2019 65,575 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

srs lamp indicates fault as seat converted for disabled use v.e. consulted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim slight damage

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded and broken - system still supported

SRS lamp indicates fault as seat converted for disabled use. V.E. consulted.

Surface corrosion noted to suspension components

Fail 14 Sep 2018 65,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim slight damage

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded and broken - system still supported

SRS lamp indicates fault as seat converted for disabled use. V.E. consulted.

Surface corrosion noted to suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,079 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside headlight cracked

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

•SRS lamp indicates fault as seat converted for disabled use. V.E. consulted.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads deteriorated

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside headlight cracked

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

•SRS lamp indicates fault as seat converted for disabled use. V.E. consulted.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under bonnet fire extinguisher m/t

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

SRS lamp indicates fault as seat converted for disabled use. V.E. consulted.

slight movement in drivers seat base due to design of disabled seat frame

under bonnet fire extinguisher showing empyt

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,948 miles

Off side rear brake caliper hand brake lever not fully returning to back stop.

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

Surface cracks to near side rear tyre.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,921 miles

Surface cracks to both rear tyres.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,921 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Surface cracks to both rear tyres.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,020 miles

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 2 Sep 2010 32,302 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Both rear brake discs very badly worn.

Engine bay fire extinguisher reading 0 on gauge,

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

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

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

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

Retaining clip missing on upper pivot pin of disabled hand control.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,410 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,305 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 PFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PFA, 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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WJ05 PFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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