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T30 AVO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,660 mi
Last recorded96,660 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 AVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,660 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,299 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 94,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 90,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,938 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN ON 2 SILENCERS COMING AWAY (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 85,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,706 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,041 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,332 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,257 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,369 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,766 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 38,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,812 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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T30 AVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 T30 AVO, 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 T30 AVO registered?

T30 AVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is T30 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T30 AVO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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