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6146 VW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,395 mi
Last recorded124,395 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6146 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 124,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 124,395 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 111,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 101,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,082 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 57,296 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,480 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,367 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,352 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack and perish

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,447 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,659 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,911 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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6146 VW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 6146 VW, 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 6146 VW registered?

6146 VW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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