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D23 PJR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 PJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 138,241 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 138,241 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 134,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 132,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,932 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,132 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 130,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate Not illuminating on the ignition cycle (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers plate limit 0.80 Average reading of 0.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV boot split and insecure on the shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at the top of the coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine management light not illuminating with ignition cycle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect When checking with a lever bar between the wheel and the ground (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads on the rear look low on visual inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 126,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 121,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 121,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 114,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside knock under braking / on the limit now (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

centre & rear silencer outer skins are deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2017 107,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 May 2017 107,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 99,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 91,723 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,614 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 1 May 2013 73,605 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 4 May 2012 63,616 miles

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

front near side brake hose stating to deteriate

near side brake wear sensor adrift .

off side front brake hose starting to deteriate

off side suspension mounting slightly niosy

Pass 6 May 2011 55,651 miles

damage to windscreen

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

Pass 4 May 2010 47,592 miles

front brakr psds look low

rear tyres low tread and perished

Fail 30 Apr 2010 47,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brakr psds look low

rear tyres low tread and perished

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,549 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,653 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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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D23 PJR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D23 PJR, 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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D23 PJR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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