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PRP 252D

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,568 mi
Last recorded69,568 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 252D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 69,508 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,568 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 69,568 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,568 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 69,568 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2005 69,568 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 69,568 miles

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hand operated control valve connection loose (3.2.1d)

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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PRP 252D is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PRP 252D, 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 PRP 252D registered?

PRP 252D is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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