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S28 TUA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,186 mi
Last recorded169,186 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 TUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 169,186 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 167,284 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 167,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 165,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 165,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 162,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 158,032 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,460 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 146,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 143,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 143,343 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 140,556 miles

park brake application uneven

Pass 26 Jul 2016 138,267 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears on inner sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on centre tread depth (4.1.E.1)

centre silencer/rear silencer boxes outer covers corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 138,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears on inner sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on centre tread depth (4.1.E.1)

centre silencer/rear silencer boxes outer covers corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 134,094 miles

battery light on

Fail 21 Jul 2015 134,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 130,057 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 118,346 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 112,511 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 93,292 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 86,682 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,741 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 65,740 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S28 TUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S28 TUA, 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 S28 TUA registered?

S28 TUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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