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E11 PDR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

214,449 mi
Last recorded214,449 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 PDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 214,449 miles

o/side c.v boot perrishing

Pass 21 Jan 2025 211,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 210,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 207,721 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 203,385 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 203,385 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 201,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 189,877 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 189,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 186,914 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 184,526 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 181,197 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 177,888 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 175,676 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 175,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

Pass 18 Aug 2012 141,630 miles

both front drop link slight play

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 106,261 miles

Rear seats folded away seat belts incomplete.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 106,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear seats folded away seat belts incomplete.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 85,726 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 61,987 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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E11 PDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E11 PDR, 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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E11 PDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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