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PTU 81B

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

47,093 mi
Last recorded47,093 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 81B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 47,093 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 47,093 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,509 miles

slight oil leak from the engine

Fail 26 Feb 2016 46,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,350 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fluid around offside rear hub, no obvious leaks found during test

Pass 8 Mar 2014 44,112 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front suspension kingpins have slight play

o/s/r tyre has small lump on inner wall

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 7 Mar 2014 44,105 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front suspension kingpins have slight play

o/s/r tyre has small lump on inner wall

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,337 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear exhaust covers loose

both rear shockers lower bush worn

o/s/r tyre has small lump on inner wall

some steering linkage play

Fail 8 Mar 2013 43,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear exhaust covers loose

both rear shockers lower bush worn

o/s/r tyre has small lump on inner wall

some steering linkage play

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre small bump on outer wall

some steering linkage play

Fail 15 Mar 2012 42,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre small bump on outer wall

some steering linkage play

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,883 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,752 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 39,752 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Mar 2009

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,807 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

main beam warning light comes on with dipped light

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,636 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 34,634 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,395 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 34,389 miles

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

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

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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PTU 81B is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PTU 81B, 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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PTU 81B is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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