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WU05 XZC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,757 mi
Last recorded209,757 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 209,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose on suspension arm to flexible hose on rear calliper metal pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose on suspension arm has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65r16 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 209,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap does not seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexible hose support bracket broken insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose on suspension arm to flexible hose on rear calliper metal pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose on suspension arm has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65r16 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 196,083 miles

brake pad warning light on all brake pads ok

Fail 8 May 2018 195,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on all brake pads ok

Pass 17 May 2017 182,321 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 182,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 165,308 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 165,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 155,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,348 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 129,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 129,276 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 113,755 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 8 Apr 2010 76,952 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,055 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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WU05 XZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU05 XZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 XZC registered?

WU05 XZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 XZC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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