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PA05 HLR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

187,421 mi
Last recorded187,421 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 187,421 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 173,938 miles

exhaust corroded

plastic covers

Pass 2 Dec 2023 184,490 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 182,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 181,018 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 181,018 miles

Offside Front 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 30 Nov 2020 179,655 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 175,424 miles

middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 175,363 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 164,900 miles

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

middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 152,769 miles

Middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust silence outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 141,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 134,406 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,715 miles

middle silencer corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,295 miles

centre silencer corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,641 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 94,655 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,421 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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PA05 HLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PA05 HLR, 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 PA05 HLR registered?

PA05 HLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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