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T3 BAY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,592 mi
Last recorded159,592 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 BAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 159,592 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 159,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 158,029 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 147,567 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,764 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 115,664 miles

Offside rear inner pad? worn on an angle.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 115,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear inner pad? worn on an angle.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,910 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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T3 BAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T3 BAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T3 BAY registered?

T3 BAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is T3 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 BAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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