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3509 PK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,677 mi
Last recorded105,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3509 PK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 105,677 miles

offside side step corroded and broken

Fail 20 Jun 2025 105,666 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside side step corroded and broken

Pass 22 Jun 2024 104,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 101,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 98,730 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,818 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,618 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,910 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading very low (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,812 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,478 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,530 miles

exhuast centre and rear silencers corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 69,530 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,766 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,271 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 44,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,374 miles

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

Front discs worn and pitted.

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

Rear discs worn.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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3509 PK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 3509 PK, 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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3509 PK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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