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G12 PPR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,872 mi
Last recorded188,872 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 PPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 188,872 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin at rear corroded

possible fault on horn control

Pass 3 Jun 2025 188,671 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear section of exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 May 2025 188,671 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear section of exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 187,989 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 186,608 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 May 2023 186,606 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 May 2022 182,998 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 182,967 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 180,031 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 180,031 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 179,835 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

underbody corrosion at rear

Fail 6 Jun 2019 176,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value : 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

underbody corrosion at rear

Pass 26 Jun 2018 173,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre & rear exhaust boxes

Pass 31 May 2017 170,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

front & rear exhaust boxes deteriated

Fail 30 May 2017 170,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

front & rear exhaust boxes deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 167,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 161,826 miles

exhaust box corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 161,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust box corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 151,649 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corrorded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 138,900 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall scrubbed

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 127,222 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 114,585 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2010 101,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 101,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,666 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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G12 PPR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G12 PPR, 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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G12 PPR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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