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40 TY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,568 mi
Last recorded131,568 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 TY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 131,568 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm / perished / 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 131,520 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR END OF MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR END OF MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm / perished / 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 125,862 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 121,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of main front to rear pipes [ n/s & o/s] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin More than 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2022 116,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 116,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,228 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s front main D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirement

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 103,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,482 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,252 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,791 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,942 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,629 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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40 TY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 40 TY, 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 40 TY registered?

40 TY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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