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WN05 FHE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,272 mi
Last recorded216,272 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 FHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 216,272 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sports suspension air ride

Pass 10 Dec 2024 212,568 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 210,623 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

non standard suspension fitted (front coil springs drop out when jacked up -condition of top mounts unknown )

under tray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2022 209,304 miles

brake pedal travel

front tyres worn off on inner edges

hole in nearside rear light lens

non standard suspension fitted (front coil springs drop out when jacked up -condition of top mounts unknown )

rear tyres very close to inner plastic wheel arches

Fail 13 Jun 2022 209,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

damage to nearside rear light unit

front coil springs corroded and drop out when jacked up (exact condition of front upper top mounts unknown)

front tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2021 208,062 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 208,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 206,227 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 203,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 200,365 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper valance on both sides not fully secured

Fail 2 May 2018 200,358 miles

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper valance on both sides not fully secured

Pass 2 May 2017 197,225 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AT FUEL TANK

N/S/F TYRE FOULING N/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED O/S/R

SMALL HOLE IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 30 Apr 2016 192,861 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 192,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 188,539 miles

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

front and rear coil springs slight corroded

n/s rear tyre slight out of shape

Fail 21 Apr 2015 188,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front and rear coil springs slight corroded

n/s rear tyre slight out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2014 183,630 miles

both front anti roll bar d rubbers slight play

slight play in n/s front steering

Pass 26 Apr 2013 179,261 miles

o/s rear shock bottom bushes poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2012 175,723 miles

exhaust poor condition

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front lower arms inner bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2012 175,723 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust poor condition

slight play in both front lower arms inner bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2011 171,217 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 165,727 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 165,727 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 156,115 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 156,115 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 128,927 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 128,927 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

rear brake discs worn

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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WN05 FHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN05 FHE, 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 WN05 FHE registered?

WN05 FHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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