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PA05 MRY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,828 mi
Last recorded160,828 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 MRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 160,828 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

crack in windscreen

front wheel arches need attention

water pipes corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2025 160,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

crack in windscreen

front wheel arches need attention

water pipes corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2022 142,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 135,449 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central exhaust deteriorarted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear buckle not present

numberplate light security iffy

Fail 15 Oct 2021 135,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central exhaust deteriorarted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside handbrake low efficiency (calipeer)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 132,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer slight corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 132,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer slight corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 130,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing breaking away, corroded

Fail 18 May 2019 130,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing breaking away, corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 125,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 117,485 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to the brakehoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 22 May 2015 102,708 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 102,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 96,467 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 MRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PA05 MRY, 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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PA05 MRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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