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T23 EWN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,817 mi
Last recorded114,817 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 EWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 108,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,819 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 98,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 94,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 87,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 82,772 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brakes slightly sticking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,669 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,629 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,153 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,863 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,863 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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T23 EWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T23 EWN, 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 T23 EWN registered?

T23 EWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is T23 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 EWN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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