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WL05 HRO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

140,302 mi
Last recorded140,302 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 HRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 140,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 138,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 135,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 133,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 133,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,757 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 131,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 129,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 125,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 123,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 123,755 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 122,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 121,568 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 119,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 117,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,362 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 112,157 miles

Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Slight play in steering rack

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 HRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL05 HRO registered?

WL05 HRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is WL05 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 HRO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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