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T500 MDA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,441 mi
Last recorded187,441 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 187,441 miles

Coolant level low in header tank

Spare tyre defective Sidewall cracking heavily ()

Fail 23 Mar 2026 187,441 miles

Coolant level low in header tank

Spare tyre defective Sidewall cracking heavily ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 186,629 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 186,629 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 185,382 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OBD not working for emissions. No 12 Volt available for "WOTI" oil temp. Carried out bypass.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 185,382 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OBD not working for emissions. No 12 Volt available for "WOTI" oil temp. Carried out bypass.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 184,069 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 182,782 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 181,785 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 181,782 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 181,579 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 180,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 178,915 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 178,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 176,654 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Center and rear exhaust is corroded

N/S/F ball joint dust cover is perished

O/S number plate light is dim

O/S/F steering rack boot is perished

wires hanging down in rear of van

Fail 31 Mar 2016 176,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Center and rear exhaust is corroded

N/S/F ball joint dust cover is perished

O/S number plate light is dim

O/S/F steering rack boot is perished

wires hanging down in rear of van

Pass 6 Mar 2015 169,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 163,954 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 160,110 miles

all brake discs and pads worn

exhaust center section corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 143,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 119,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 98,480 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,162 miles

1.slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2008 70,621 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 70,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MDA 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 72%.

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 MDA, 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 MDA registered?

T500 MDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is T500 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 MDA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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