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8511 PW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

223,287 mi
Last recorded223,287 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8511 PW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 223,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 213,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 213,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 204,599 miles

exhaust first and second silencer outer skin in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2023 204,589 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

exhaust first and second silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2022 195,933 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 186,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 177,598 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre and rear silencers outer skin of casings are corroded and deteriorated not leaking or unsecured

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 177,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre and rear silencers outer skin of casings are corroded and deteriorated not leaking or unsecured

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 169,150 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers, outer casing is deteriorated but silencers integrity is good

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 169,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust silencers, outer casing is deteriorated but silencers integrity is good

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 160,059 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated but not leaking or unsecured

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 160,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at puncture repair site (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm generally close to requirement but below at puncture repair site (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated but not leaking or unsecured

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 150,944 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust centre and rear silencers casings are deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2017 150,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust centre and rear silencers casings are deteriorated but not leaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3of ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2of ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,982 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 140,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,111 miles

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

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

centre and rear silencers deteriorated

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Fail 7 Oct 2015 129,111 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear silencers deteriorated

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Fail 23 Oct 2014 119,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated -centre and rear silencers

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated -centre and rear silencers

Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,259 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

rear discs corroded and discs getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,626 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded/delaminated.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,789 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 74,769 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,769 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,071 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Play in offside drive shaft inner spline

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,337 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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8511 PW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 8511 PW, 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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8511 PW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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