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T500 CDT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,594 mi
Last recorded96,594 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 CDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2025 96,594 miles

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))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 87,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,086 miles

exhaust corroded back box

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,639 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,187 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,678 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,031 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 45,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,113 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,063 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,779 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 22,097 miles

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

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 18,094 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 15,395 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 CDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CDT, 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

How do I check the history of T500 CDT?

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What year was T500 CDT registered?

T500 CDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is T500 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 CDT shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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