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L800 PES

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

269,367 mi
Last recorded269,367 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 PES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 269,367 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 269,280 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 269,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 253,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 253,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 240,023 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 240,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 223,030 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 223,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 212,823 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 212,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

ENG OIL LOW

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 165,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 165,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 143,701 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 143,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 120,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,836 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,559 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,164 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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L800 PES is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L800 PES, 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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L800 PES is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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