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WJ05 XRX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,362 mi
Last recorded158,362 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 158,362 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 156,467 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,723 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2024 153,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2023 148,553 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2023 148,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining outer clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2022 145,793 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 145,791 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working n/s and o/s (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 138,501 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 135,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 135,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working only works on fast and doesnt park (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 129,735 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,609 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 122,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,700 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,347 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,752 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,346 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,919 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,223 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,571 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

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 XRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ05 XRX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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