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T500 NCE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

288,268 mi
Last recorded288,268 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 NCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 288,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 277,233 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 269,075 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 256,635 miles

Exhaust outer (secondary) skins corroded.

Surface corrosion to offside outer sill and lower wheel arch.

Fail 5 Sep 2022 256,630 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust outer (secondary) skins corroded.

Surface corrosion to offside outer sill and lower wheel arch.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 254,965 miles

Center exhaust is in poor condition

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 254,963 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust is in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 252,843 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear shocks damp and corroded

centre and rear exhaust pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2020 252,843 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear shocks damp and corroded

centre and rear exhaust pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 17 Jul 2019 246,664 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads getting low

rear shocks damp

Fail 13 Jul 2019 246,653 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads getting low

rear shocks damp

Offside Front brake calliper retaining spring missing

Pass 17 Jul 2018 240,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre of rearmost seats ()

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged and backing missing

Fail 13 Jul 2018 240,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre of rearmost seats ()

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged and backing missing

Pass 15 Jul 2017 236,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 228,592 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front padsa getting low

front/rear discs lipped slightly

n/s/rshocker dust cover corroded/insecure

o/s/f outer cv boot got residue on it

Pass 30 Jun 2015 219,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r shocker dust cover corroded/broken off

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f door hindge dropped slightly

o/s/f outer cv boot got residue around it

Pass 15 Jul 2014 212,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 205,529 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 May 2013 204,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2012 163,358 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 162,644 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 123,025 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 90,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,722 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,722 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,668 miles

all rear seats removed at time of test

most of underside not visable due to plastic covers

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 NCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NCE, 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 NCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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