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T28 MKM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 113,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 97,979 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,021 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,004 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 72,874 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 59,230 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 52,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre outer side wall worn but no cords showing

Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,272 miles

exhaust system corroded

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under side of vehicle (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall worn but no cords showing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,706 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall worn but no cords showing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 49,706 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall worn but no cords showing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,710 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 46,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,344 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 43,344 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,566 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,699 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 32,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear center seat belt guide at top of seat broken damaging the seat belt as used

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,881 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 MKM 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 73.1%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

T28 MKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is T28 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T28 MKM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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