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WOB 296

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,492 mi
Last recorded65,492 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOB 296
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 65,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective holed at bottom (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 65,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer covers corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,697 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,332 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2020 60,224 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,942 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properley

Fail 4 Apr 2019 56,941 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properley

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,036 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 54,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,860 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,292 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror missing

middle and back exhaust corroded

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

interior mirror missing

near side front tyre perished slightley

Pass 11 May 2013 39,417 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,358 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 36,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 33,280 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)

Pass 11 May 2011 33,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 26,988 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 23,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,103 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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WOB 296 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOB 296, 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 WOB 296 registered?

WOB 296 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is WOB 296 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOB 296 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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