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T28 STL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

239,099 mi
Last recorded239,099 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 STL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 239,099 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 225,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 212,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 202,636 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 193,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 189,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 189,988 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 187,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 186,197 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 186,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 185,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 180,346 miles

Offside rear lamp lens has condensation inside

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer skin

Rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2016 180,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Offside rear lamp lens has condensation inside

Rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer skin

Rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2015 172,248 miles

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SLIGHT CORROSION BUILD UP.

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK GAITOR TWISTED.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE FADED SLIGHTLY.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 164,830 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS SLIGHTLY WEAK.

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 157,421 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2011 145,706 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING STOP MISSING.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS AND HAS SMALL CUTS.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ANTI-RATTLE SPRING MISSING.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 145,706 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING STOP MISSING.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS AND HAS SMALL CUTS.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ANTI-RATTLE SPRING MISSING.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 134,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 118,577 miles

2 centre seats missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 11 Dec 2008 117,039 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 117,039 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 86,772 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 86,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 2,624 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 STL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 STL, 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 STL registered?

T28 STL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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