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T500 WRM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,795 mi
Last recorded164,795 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 WRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 164,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 159,622 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 156,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 153,459 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 153,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 151,318 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 149,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 147,402 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 147,402 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 147,401 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 145,275 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 143,899 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 129,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 116,629 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shockabsorber shrouds loose on shockabsorbers

Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,866 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,474 miles

middle/rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water mark on rear number plate

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 WRM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WRM, 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 WRM registered?

T500 WRM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is T500 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 WRM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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