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W11 PEN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,209 mi
Last recorded177,209 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 PEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 177,209 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 177,203 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 170,744 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING.

REAR CENTRAL SEATBELT CLASP HAS COVER MISSING.

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING.

Fail 13 Dec 2024 170,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODING.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING.

REAR CENTRAL SEATBELT CLASP HAS COVER MISSING.

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 163,274 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 155,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 149,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 141,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 119,665 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,757 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,762 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 77,574 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 77,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,295 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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W11 PEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W11 PEN, 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 W11 PEN registered?

W11 PEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is W11 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W11 PEN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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