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T500 JWD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,544 mi
Last recorded144,544 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 JWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 144,544 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 142,798 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

centre and rear silencers corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2024 141,877 miles

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 141,363 miles

All suspension rusty

Engine/gearbox oil leak

Exhaust rusty

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

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

inside edge of wheel rims damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2022 140,845 miles

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

Nearside front inner CV boot leaking grease

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

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 140,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside front inner CV boot leaking grease

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

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 139,455 miles

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

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 138,209 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs slight distortion (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2019 136,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has minor leak , (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 135,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,261 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 116,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 130,180 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside seat belt slightly slow in retracting

Fail 26 Jun 2015 130,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside seat belt slightly slow in retracting

Pass 18 Dec 2013 126,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,649 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 110,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 97,042 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 82,723 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 73,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,977 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,935 miles

o/s/f indicator starting to disscolour

rear bumper damaged by reflector on n/s

rear no plate starting to show water damage

Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,820 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 JWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JWD, 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 JWD registered?

T500 JWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is T500 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 JWD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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