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T500 TOT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

234,862 mi
Last recorded234,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 234,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Around Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2019 232,482 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush has slight play.

o/s/r sill corroded.

steering feels slightly notchy on lock to lock, recommend further investigation.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 226,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly rough

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

exhaust centre and rear silencer box outer skin detoriated but not resulting in a leak

Fail 14 Nov 2018 226,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly rough

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

exhaust centre and rear silencer box outer skin detoriated but not resulting in a leak

Pass 3 Nov 2017 220,683 miles

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

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated (outer skins )

Fail 3 Nov 2017 220,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated (outer skins )

Pass 7 Nov 2016 218,225 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 212,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 202,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 195,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 180,018 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 180,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 164,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 164,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 159,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 159,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 TOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TOT, 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 TOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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