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T500 GKB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,344 mi
Last recorded111,344 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 GKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 111,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 110,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 109,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,074 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 101,184 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 101,184 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,826 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,601 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Sep 2010 44,757 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,757 miles

front discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,781 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,401 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 32,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 GKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GKB, 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 GKB registered?

T500 GKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is T500 GKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 GKB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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