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T26 FLR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,459 mi
Last recorded132,459 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 FLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 132,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 128,468 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 127,048 miles

Central full length exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front front wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 125,112 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged male coupling (outer casing missing) (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 122,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of vehicle brake piping (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic coverings/part missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of inner tread area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of tread area ()

Rear Body component slightly loose vehicle under shields/fixings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 122,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested light inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of vehicle brake piping (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic coverings/part missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of inner tread area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of tread area ()

Rear Body component slightly loose vehicle under shields/fixings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 120,832 miles

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastics damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coverings swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output high beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coverings swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output high beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 120,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake caliper lever fully forward when applied (1.1.15 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastics damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coverings swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output high beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coverings swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output high beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Service brake binding but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,612 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 105,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 93,282 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 93,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,213 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,091 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 65,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 65,122 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T26 FLR 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 73.7%.

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 T26 FLR, 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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T26 FLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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