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T500 SKA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,482 mi
Last recorded143,482 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 SKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 143,482 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 134,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 125,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 117,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,340 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,813 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,974 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,241 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,779 miles

both wishbone bushes deteriated

Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both wishbone bushes deteriated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,694 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,484 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,537 miles

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILTY PERISHED 205/65/16

Fail 30 Jun 2011 46,873 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall 205/65/16

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,873 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall 205/65/16

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,197 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 SKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SKA, 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

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What year was T500 SKA registered?

T500 SKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is T500 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 SKA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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