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PJ05 OGY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

385,614 mi
Last recorded385,614 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 OGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 385,614 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 385,331 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 385,328 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened OS, unable to properly inspect droplinks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both sides painted over (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 384,612 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 384,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 383,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 377,171 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 377,165 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 366,795 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 366,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 356,030 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 337,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

slight movement at steering rack mount o/s

Fail 8 Jul 2015 337,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

slight movement at steering rack mount o/s

Pass 26 Jun 2014 306,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 290,293 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 290,293 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise middle and back box exhuast very corroded but not blowing.

Pass 31 May 2012 275,257 miles

advise middle and back box exhaust very corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 251,571 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 251,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 203,165 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 203,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 141,945 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 104,573 miles

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

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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PJ05 OGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ05 OGY, 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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PJ05 OGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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