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V18 PAV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,592 mi
Last recorded99,592 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 PAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 99,592 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,667 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 95,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 93,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 87,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 83,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225 / 35 / 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225 / 35 / 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 83,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225 / 35 / 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225 / 35 / 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 81,327 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,924 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 75,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust correded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 71,344 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust correded

Pass 12 May 2015 62,540 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,467 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,702 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 57,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,948 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 32,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,984 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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V18 PAV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V18 PAV, 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 V18 PAV registered?

V18 PAV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is V18 PAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 PAV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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