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PG05 WGJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,700 mi
Last recorded179,700 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle149,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 WGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 179,700 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 179,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 171,460 miles

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

sills rusted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 163,554 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 163,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 155,988 miles

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

Front intercooler leaks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 155,988 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front intercooler leaks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 146,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 143,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,176 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 131,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket onto lower arm broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 126,808 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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PG05 WGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 149,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG05 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PG05 WGJ registered?

PG05 WGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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