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T30 BRH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,909 mi
Last recorded160,909 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 BRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 160,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 159,357 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 159,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 157,559 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 156,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 156,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 152,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 152,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 150,540 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 150,525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 148,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,315 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 138,576 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 138,576 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 133,018 miles

n/s/f ball joint pin hole

o/s/f ball joint pin hole

Pass 9 Mar 2016 125,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,599 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,916 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre side wall,not down to cords

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,516 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,487 miles

numbers on registration plate enlarged but readerble

Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

numbers on registration plate enlarged but readerble

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,914 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to 1.6 mm on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,886 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 BRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BRH, 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 BRH registered?

T30 BRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is T30 BRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T30 BRH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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