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PE05 GXU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,416 mi
Last recorded160,416 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 GXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 160,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust boxes corroded - middle and rear

Pass 8 Nov 2023 156,337 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Middle and Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 156,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Middle and Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 151,680 miles

Middle and Rear Exhaust Boxes Corroded - Outer Skin

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 146,533 miles

Both exhaust boxes corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 141,917 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 135,868 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 135,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 133,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 125,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,502 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear loading door cannot be opened from the outside

Fail 19 Sep 2013 120,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear loading door cannot be opened from the outside

Fail 10 Aug 2012 105,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,264 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,460 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 89,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,111 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,664 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,664 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PE05 GXU 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 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 PE05 GXU, 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 PE05 GXU registered?

PE05 GXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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