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PA05 MHO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,125 mi
Last recorded206,125 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle149,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 MHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 206,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 198,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 191,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 188,311 miles

Handbrake performance just on the legal limit 16%

Fail 19 Oct 2022 188,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Handbrake performance just on the legal limit 16%

Pass 7 Oct 2021 182,570 miles

Handbrake performance just on the legal limit 16%

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 172,420 miles

Handbrake performance just on the legal limit of 16%

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 162,376 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 162,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Back to front to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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PA05 MHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 149,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PA05 MHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PA05 MHO registered?

PA05 MHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is PA05 MHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA05 MHO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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