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T28 CHP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

280,260 mi
Last recorded280,260 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 280,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 268,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 257,163 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 257,169 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear flexi x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Close to flexi hose , obscured by plastic trims (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 244,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake cable corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 234,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers , wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers , wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer shroud (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 221,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 221,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 207,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 193,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 177,798 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 177,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 160,276 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016 160,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 140,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,841 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,292 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,150 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 79,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,134 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 49,992 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 49,992 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,567 miles

antiroll bar mounting stop cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2008 36,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

antiroll bar mounting stop cracked

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 CHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CHP, 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 T28 CHP registered?

T28 CHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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