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TR05 PTR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,102 mi
Last recorded186,102 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR05 PTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 186,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 181,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 181,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 177,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2023 171,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 165,321 miles

Central Front travel on handbrake

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear and back box outer skin deterorated

Fail 1 Mar 2022 165,321 miles

Central Front travel on handbrake

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear and back box outer skin deterorated

Pass 5 Feb 2021 162,468 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 161,596 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 160,748 miles

covers fitted on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2018 160,549 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 159,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear flexi hose join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear flexi hose join (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 138,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,232 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 70,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,787 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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TR05 PTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TR05 PTR, 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 TR05 PTR registered?

TR05 PTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is TR05 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR05 PTR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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