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P99 PPR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

221,650 mi
Last recorded221,650 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 PPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 221,650 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 221,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 219,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 217,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 213,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 210,890 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 210,870 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 208,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 205,493 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 205,493 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 200,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 195,344 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror casing insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 195,344 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wing mirror casing insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2016 186,115 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 186,114 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 184,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 175,593 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 175,593 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 165,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 147,321 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2011 147,321 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 123,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 123,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

parking brake reading slight low

Pass 26 Mar 2009 110,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

parking brake reading slight low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,708 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 92,708 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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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P99 PPR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P99 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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P99 PPR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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