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T30 VAG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,533 mi
Last recorded120,533 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 VAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,533 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 120,506 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 120,375 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside directional indicator tell tale flashing fast

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake lower on performance

Fail 26 Jul 2023 118,369 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside directional indicator tell tale flashing fast

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake lower on performance

Pass 18 Jul 2022 116,574 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 116,574 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 114,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 111,322 miles

Front both tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on edges

both exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,228 miles

exhaust system corroded but integrity not affected

Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,416 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shafts seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Under vehicle covers & engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 104,416 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shafts seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Under vehicle covers & engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,792 miles

engine & under covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,056 miles

Engine covers top & bottom fitted

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear limit and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,081 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,149 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 84,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,572 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 10 Aug 2009 62,310 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,956 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 VAG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc 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 VAG, 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 VAG registered?

T30 VAG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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