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PV05 ACO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

287,629 mi
Last recorded287,629 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV05 ACO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 287,629 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly seized

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 287,629 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly seized

Exhaust silencer insecure replaced clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 267,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake slightly low effort

Pass 10 Sep 2019 254,481 miles

Offside Rear Park brake slightly lower effort

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 254,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Park brake slightly lower effort

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 244,731 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 230,349 miles

All tyres low tread

Offside mirror damage

Fail 8 Sep 2017 230,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

All tyres low tread

Offside mirror damage

Pass 6 Sep 2016 208,641 miles

Rear registration plate lamp deteriorated but still illuminating number plate

Pass 7 Sep 2015 191,089 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 191,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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PV05 ACO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PV05 ACO, 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 PV05 ACO registered?

PV05 ACO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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