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PFJ 59G

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,823 mi
Last recorded77,823 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFJ 59G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,823 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,654 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,693 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,514 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 69,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,922 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 68,922 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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PFJ 59G is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PFJ 59G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PFJ 59G registered?

PFJ 59G is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is PFJ 59G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFJ 59G shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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