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T28 GEK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,187 mi
Last recorded124,187 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 GEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,663 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 116,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from cup holder's ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,906 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 114,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,582 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 112,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 110,165 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,186 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,481 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 66,639 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 66,637 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs and pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,930 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,529 miles

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 GEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T28 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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