CarVerify

Free Car Check

T500 PNG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,398 mi
Last recorded122,398 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 PNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 122,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 May 2026 122,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 119,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts heavily worn inter and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 114,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 109,177 miles

Nearside Front fog light in op

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2023 109,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light in op

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 wearing inner edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 101,565 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 wearing inner and outer edges poor condition also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

under body tray fitted

Fail 10 May 2022 101,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (2 bolt) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 wearing inner and outer edges poor condition also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

under body tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2021 95,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 95,079 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended x 3 (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 89,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,563 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 85,563 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,829 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,059 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 72,058 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,377 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 67,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,663 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T500 PNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T500 PNG?

You can check the full history of T500 PNG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T500 PNG registered?

T500 PNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is T500 PNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 PNG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T500 PNG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T500 PNG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.