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T500 JPH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,167 mi
Last recorded149,167 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 149,167 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 145,237 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 141,122 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 138,945 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 136,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 134,176 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2020 131,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside some pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cracking/play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x 10mm cracks in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre & rear exhaust boxes corroded

corrosion front lower crossmember for sidestep mount

Fail 21 Jul 2020 131,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside some pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x 10mm cracks in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre & rear exhaust boxes corroded

corrosion front lower crossmember for sidestep mount

Pass 16 May 2019 127,999 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 May 2019 127,999 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 May 2018 124,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 121,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 118,079 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint all (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 118,070 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint all (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 114,796 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 111,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 109,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 102,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 96,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,280 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,580 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 JPH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JPH, 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 JPH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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