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5446 TW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,617 mi
Last recorded114,617 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5446 TW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 112,194 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,496 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 102,454 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both struts slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,257 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,122 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,778 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,511 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,965 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,871 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,877 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,191 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,470 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,512 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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5446 TW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 5446 TW, 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 5446 TW registered?

5446 TW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is 5446 TW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5446 TW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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