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PWP 212E

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,875 mi
Last recorded70,875 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 212E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,801 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both shocks (2.7.4)

Front king pins have slight play both sides

Oil leak engine ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 May 2017 69,451 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides. (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 May 2016 69,289 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 69,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 69,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,765 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,764 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2013 67,986 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 31 May 2012 67,333 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 67,333 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 66,972 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 66,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 65,934 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 65,933 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 65,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,432 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack sunvisors loose but not obsructing view slight play in steering box brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2007 6,282 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside hand-brake cable

Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,095 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering idler

steering box damp

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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PWP 212E is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PWP 212E, 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 PWP 212E registered?

PWP 212E is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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