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2471 PJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,000 mi
Last recorded61,000 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2471 PJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 61,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,046 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,297 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 39,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,238 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,046 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,051 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,485 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,809 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,653 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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2471 PJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 2471 PJ, 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

How do I check the history of 2471 PJ?

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What year was 2471 PJ registered?

2471 PJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is 2471 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2471 PJ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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