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PNZ 7498

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,388 mi
Last recorded161,388 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 7498
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 161,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 154,383 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 154,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 145,441 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 133,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 130,056 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 130,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 127,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 119,057 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer casing detiriated (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,860 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,613 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2014 91,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,071 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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PNZ 7498 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PNZ 7498, 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 PNZ 7498 registered?

PNZ 7498 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is PNZ 7498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNZ 7498 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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