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T500 BOJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,081 mi
Last recorded137,081 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 137,081 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side 4mm Off Side 4.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 137,081 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side 4mm Off Side 4.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 131,144 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

obd socket not working correctly

Fail 28 Oct 2024 131,142 miles

Coil spring with an unsafe modification not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

obd socket not working correctly

Pass 8 Nov 2023 120,984 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,387 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,551 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 99,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,079 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,000 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 78,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 77,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 75,843 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s front tyre has cut on inside wall

n/s reartyre has cut on inside wall

Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s front tyre has cut on inside wall

n/s reartyre has cut on inside wall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,321 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 63,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,757 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 12 Mar 2010 39,526 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,526 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,146 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 BOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BOJ, 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 T500 BOJ registered?

T500 BOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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