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EIG 2981

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 2981
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 133,481 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 133,481 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 128,215 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 127,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 123,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,512 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,913 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 114,746 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake binding very slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,441 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 105,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 105,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light unit cracked

nearside rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,441 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust outer skin breaking up

nearside rear light unit cracked

nearside rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear shock cover corroded and broken

Fail 3 Oct 2013 97,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear shock cover corroded and broken

offside rear tyre tread worn uneven

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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EIG 2981 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EIG 2981, 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 EIG 2981 registered?

EIG 2981 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is EIG 2981 safe to buy?

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