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WM05 DND

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,243 mi
Last recorded117,243 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 DND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 117,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 116,176 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,065 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 110,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,447 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 100,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,019 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 77,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner and outer edge no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner and outer edges no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner and outer edge no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded no blows

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,004 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 54,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,983 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,983 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 49,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 45,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,374 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,157 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,418 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,065 miles

osf and nsf tyres are wearing the edges 2mm

osr and nsr tyres are bald on the outer edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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WM05 DND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WM05 DND, 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 WM05 DND registered?

WM05 DND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is WM05 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 DND shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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