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T2 VKS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,802 mi
Last recorded158,802 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 VKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 158,802 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened repaired + weak metal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 158,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened repaired + weak metal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 156,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 155,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 152,594 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 152,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 148,238 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material infront of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 144,839 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 143,000 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 142,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 140,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 138,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 135,747 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 135,747 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 131,394 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 131,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,151 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 123,691 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2014 123,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 97,615 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 70,953 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 70,952 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 45,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 23,575 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 23,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,031 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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T2 VKS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc 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 T2 VKS, 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 T2 VKS registered?

T2 VKS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is T2 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T2 VKS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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