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WL05 HRF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,990 mi
Last recorded98,990 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 HRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,093 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Front seat loose but still secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire damaged

Nearside Front seat base has slight movement in base but still secure

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor wire broken and light illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Headlight lens perishing

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

Nearside Front Seat has play in swivel base

Offside Front Headlight lens perishing

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring rubber seat split and perishing

Fail 5 Oct 2020 72,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor wire broken and light illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Headlight lens perishing

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

Nearside Front Seat has play in swivel base

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split and both fronts smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight lens perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring rubber seat split and perishing

Pass 1 May 2019 65,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 65,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 56,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 39,972 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 39,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,044 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 29,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,766 miles

Oil leak

Steering knuckle is knocking

Fail 27 Aug 2009 18,766 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering knuckle is knocking

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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WL05 HRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 WL05 HRF, 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 WL05 HRF registered?

WL05 HRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is WL05 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 HRF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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