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T500 PNB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,970 mi
Last recorded113,970 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 PNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 113,970 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 113,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,125 miles

Rear SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 103,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST BOXES IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,286 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 102,286 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,849 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/rear bushes in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre silencer and back box deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 90,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre silencer and back box deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges also perished

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges also perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre silencer and back box deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2017 87,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges also perished

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges also perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre silencer and back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

child seat fitted to front middle seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 84,899 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

child seat fitted to front middle seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,120 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 68,396 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 67,470 miles

Small split in nearside front wiper blade

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,831 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 51,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 43,353 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 PNB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PNB, 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 PNB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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