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N222 PNK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,466 mi
Last recorded157,466 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 PNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 157,466 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 149,960 miles

Front Suspension top strut mounts rough noisy

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 142,216 miles

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

REAR TANK STRAP INSCURE BUT TANK STILL SCURE

Pass 9 Aug 2023 136,438 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED BUT STILL O/K

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 130,246 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 130,243 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 123,474 miles

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

Surface corrosion to exhaust silencers

Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,387 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 116,387 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,482 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,904 miles

Exhaust coroded

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,686 miles

no d.s.m.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,250 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 63,471 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,559 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,742 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 46,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,650 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,419 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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N222 PNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 N222 PNK, 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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N222 PNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is N222 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N222 PNK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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