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PLZ 9757

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

237,000 mi
Last recorded237,000 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 9757
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 237,000 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 236,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake uneven application

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 225,803 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded at rack area.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 2 Feb 2024 225,710 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened As marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded at rack area.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 212,716 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 201,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 190,174 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 175,392 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 166,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 161,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 151,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PLZ 9757 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PLZ 9757, 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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PLZ 9757 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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