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PL05 OEO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,515 mi
Last recorded103,515 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 OEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 103,515 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2025 99,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,907 miles

under shields fitted at the time of test.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,232 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre little/no pressure, cracked/perished

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,974 miles

under shields fitted at the time of test.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,073 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,400 miles

under shields fitted at the time of test.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,267 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,056 miles

UNDER SHEILDS FITTED.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,524 miles

Nearside Rear n/s number plate light dull

Rear advise rear exhaust box outer cover corrded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,464 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 69,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,101 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,886 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,711 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,801 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 43,801 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,620 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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PL05 OEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 PL05 OEO, 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 PL05 OEO registered?

PL05 OEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 July 2005.

Is PL05 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 OEO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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