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T4 TYP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,903 mi
Last recorded102,903 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 TYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 102,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 101,266 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 99,122 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,353 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,675 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 87,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,489 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 84,489 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,447 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,982 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 71,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,882 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,297 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,655 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,213 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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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T4 TYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T4 TYP, 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 T4 TYP registered?

T4 TYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is T4 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 TYP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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