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L123 PJG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,032 mi
Last recorded123,032 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 PJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 123,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 119,440 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,663 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 115,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 113,170 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 113,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 111,251 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 111,251 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 107,285 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,575 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Parking brake cabel corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,975 miles

EXHAUST IS WEAK/CORRODED

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE PITTED

Pass 17 May 2017 89,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 87,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked over 40mm outside of swept area (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 81,564 miles

brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 80,304 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,862 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,488 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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L123 PJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L123 PJG, 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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What year was L123 PJG registered?

L123 PJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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