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T28 VWN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,852 mi
Last recorded95,852 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,747 miles

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

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

Possible coolant leak

Fail 2 Sep 2024 92,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Possible coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,424 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))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 88,423 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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 15 Aug 2022 84,917 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,945 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 80,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Low brake pad light is on

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,491 miles

pad wear light on pads ok

Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

pad wear light on pads ok

Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,625 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

pad wear light on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,625 miles

pad wear light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 70,508 miles

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

brake discs rusty

brake wear wiers brocken n/s/f

front lower suspension ,rear bushes worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,098 miles

all tyres worn low

brake discs rusty

slight distotion in front brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,747 miles

n/s/f lower arm,rear bush worn

rear tyres worn low

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 VWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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