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WN05 WKJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,969 mi
Last recorded77,969 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 WKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 77,969 miles

All front and rear suspension components rusty

Center exhaust silencer outer skin rusting away

Headlamp lens aims weak/lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear body upper coil spring mounting areas corroded

Rear disc inner faces corroded

Slight bind in o/s/f brake

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever travel long

Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,764 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin rusting away

Front & rear suspension components rusty

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Surface rust on o/s front-to-rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,168 miles

Both rear coil spring upper seat areas corroded

Centre silencer outer skin corroding away

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 77,168 miles

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

Both rear coil spring upper seat areas corroded

Centre silencer outer skin corroding away

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,632 miles

Centre silencer outer skin rusted off & insecure

Light corrosion evident o/s/r front to rear brake pipe

Stonechip in n/s wind screen

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,212 miles

Centre silencer outer skin rusting away

Plastic covers under vehicle preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,979 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroding away

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 70,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroding away

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,893 miles

Centre silencer outer skin rusting away

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Minor Fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 69,893 miles

Centre silencer outer skin rusting away

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Minor Fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,615 miles

centre silencer outer skin corroded away

dampness around n/s/r shocker

front brake hoses perished

rear shocker casings rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2017 69,615 miles

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded away

dampness around n/s/r shocker

front brake hoses perished

rear shocker casings rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,321 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

centre silencer outer skin corroded away

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,044 miles

dampness around n/s/r shock absorber

front brake hoses starting to perish

minor stone chips in screen

surface rust on n/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,042 miles

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

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

chip in centre windscreen

dampness n/s/r shocker

middle & rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake hose perishing

rear coil spring seats in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,042 miles

chip in centre windscreen

dampness n/s/r shocker

middle & rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake hose perishing

rear coil spring seats in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,285 miles

slight uneven wear on outer edges of rear tyres

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,815 miles

play evident in both front anti roll bar outer links

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,747 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,329 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,867 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,097 miles

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 WKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WN05 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

WN05 WKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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