2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · PIJ 511
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 198,038 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2460cc
PIJ 511 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 198,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PIJ 511 Mileage History
- 26/03/2024187,966 mi
- 07/04/2025191,969 mi+4,003 mi
- 14/04/2025191,970 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/2026197,831 mi+5,861 mi
- 23/05/2026198,038 mi+207 mi
Average of roughly 4,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PIJ 511 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (PIJ 511) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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