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P91 NER

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

231,535 mi
Last recorded231,535 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 NER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 231,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 229,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 227,021 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 225,317 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 7 May 2020 222,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre rubbing on inner arch on lock

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

Rear tyres rubbing on inner arch

exhaust very rusty

Fail 6 May 2020 222,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre rubbing on inner arch on lock

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

Rear tyres rubbing on inner arch

exhaust very rusty

Pass 8 May 2019 219,223 miles

Both the front wheels rubbing on inner wheel arch

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 219,223 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Both the front wheels rubbing on inner wheel arch

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 215,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 212,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 207,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 203,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 198,407 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 194,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 188,996 miles

warning light on(brake pad)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 188,996 miles

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

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

warning light on(brake pad)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 182,263 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 182,263 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 171,114 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 153,441 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 118,788 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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P91 NER 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 81%.

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 P91 NER, 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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P91 NER is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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The MOT history for P91 NER shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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