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B3 TRC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,113 mi
Last recorded62,113 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 TRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 62,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 58,732 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 58,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,801 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 52,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,673 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 50,673 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 48,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,511 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 40,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,647 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 37,147 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,597 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,597 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,397 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,195 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,731 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 27,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B3 TRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige 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 B3 TRC, 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

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What year was B3 TRC registered?

B3 TRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is B3 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 TRC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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