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T500 MMT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,128 mi
Last recorded121,128 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 MMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 121,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 113,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear spring buckets corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 107,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

both rear spring buckets corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,480 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside compared to offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2023 98,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured small fracture on inner bead rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside compared to offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2022 87,689 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 87,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 78,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 72,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 61,334 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 61,334 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014
Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,867 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 47,277 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,566 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,621 miles

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2009 28,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,078 miles

rear brake pads very low/worn!!!!

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 MMT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MMT, 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 MMT registered?

T500 MMT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is T500 MMT safe to buy?

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