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T21 SUP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,983 mi
Last recorded165,983 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 SUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 165,983 miles

exhaust corroded

under side corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 165,161 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 164,602 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 164,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 163,939 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 163,051 miles

exhaust corroded

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 162,218 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 161,047 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 158,920 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 158,882 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 155,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 155,258 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 152,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

diesel cooler system slight leak

Fail 9 Mar 2017 152,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

diesel cooler system slight leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,630 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 149,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 135,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 135,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,749 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Mar 2014 122,749 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 106,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,502 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 93,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,475 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Mar 2010 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,736 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,736 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,947 miles

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

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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T21 SUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T21 SUP, 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 T21 SUP registered?

T21 SUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is T21 SUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 SUP shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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