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T30 MDV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 147,440 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 133,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI TO CALIPER. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR SOLID LINES ON REAR SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 VALVES PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 133,669 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI TO CALIPER. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR SOLID LINES ON REAR SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 VALVES PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 131,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 130,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,934 miles

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

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 at limit of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear surface cracking tyre walls/tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2019 127,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 at limit of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear surface cracking tyre walls/tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 102,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 95,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,047 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,447 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 69,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,644 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 MDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

T30 MDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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