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T500 RUM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

248,412 mi
Last recorded248,412 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 RUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 248,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 242,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 237,026 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 231,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 226,828 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 226,828 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 223,666 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 223,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 215,397 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 215,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 201,860 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 201,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 195,560 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 188,840 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 188,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 May 2014 185,148 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 185,131 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 180,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine leaking oil

o/s/r tyre has two screws in and worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2013 180,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine leaking oil

o/s/r tyre has two screws in and worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 167,519 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 167,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 153,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 134,095 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 119,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 119,570 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 100,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,030 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,622 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 33,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RUM, 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 RUM registered?

T500 RUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is T500 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 RUM shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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