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PN05 VWA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

35,845 mi
Last recorded35,845 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 VWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 35,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 31,871 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (all four tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 31,871 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (all four tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 28,553 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres - slight cracking/perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 28,553 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres - slight cracking/perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 24,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 23,938 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 23,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,062 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - o/s worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 20,549 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 16,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 12,291 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 11,853 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,631 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 11,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,782 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2012 10,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,071 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 9,472 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 9,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 9,004 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 9,004 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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PN05 VWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PN05 VWA, 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 PN05 VWA registered?

PN05 VWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is PN05 VWA safe to buy?

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