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T500 AAW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,594 mi
Last recorded193,594 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 AAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 193,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 191,100 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 190,521 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 190,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 188,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 185,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 179,775 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 174,327 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 170,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 170,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 164,770 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

n/s/r shock corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 164,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

n/s/r shock corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 158,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 151,395 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 144,858 miles

Corrosion to n/s rear shock absorber casing

Exhaust system corrosion

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 143,565 miles

SAME ADVISORYS ON TEST 398602174442

Fail 29 Sep 2014 143,565 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

outer coverings of center and rear exhausts corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 126,863 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

exhaust system rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2012 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,522 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,931 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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T500 AAW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T500 AAW, 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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T500 AAW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is T500 AAW safe to buy?

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