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T500 VWC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,939 mi
Last recorded68,939 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 VWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 68,939 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,347 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,464 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four tyres 10 years old

Fail 9 Dec 2021 66,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four tyres 10 years old

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,546 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,793 miles

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,466 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,257 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,927 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 49,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,217 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 45,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,322 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,534 miles

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre tread 2mm

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,873 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,133 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
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T500 VWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

T500 VWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is T500 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 VWC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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