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T28 BGE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,617 mi
Last recorded91,617 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 BGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 91,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 88,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 88,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 83,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,192 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 78,977 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 78,977 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 76,316 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,493 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 68,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,816 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 58,957 miles

Both side outer sills damaged but not seriously weakened

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 58,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded may clean? (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded may clean? (3.6.B.2c)

Both side outer sills damaged but not seriously weakened

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2015 50,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,536 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,450 miles

Both outer sills slight damage and corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 37,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Both outer sills slight damage and corrosion

Brake pipes under bonnet by abs unit slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills damaged

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 26 Oct 2012 32,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills damaged

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

battery insecure

various bodywork damage to vehicle

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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T28 BGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T28 BGE, 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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T28 BGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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