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WNZ 5221

2005 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

260,865 mi
Last recorded260,865 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Unknown133,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 5221
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 260,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 257,927 miles

Both central propshaft rubbers perished

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

Pass 11 May 2022 256,067 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2021 253,016 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2019 249,258 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2019 249,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 239,298 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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WNZ 5221 is a 2005 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 133,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WNZ 5221, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WNZ 5221 registered?

WNZ 5221 is a 2005 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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