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T500 WUL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,007 mi
Last recorded162,007 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 WUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 162,007 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 159,073 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 155,604 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 152,483 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST OUTER CASING DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Apr 2022 148,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 145,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 138,583 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre valves perished

Pass 22 Mar 2018 134,965 miles

Brake pipes partially obscured.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated.

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

Park brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,097 miles

Fuel tank and covers obscuring brake pipes.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,909 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,217 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 114,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,444 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhausts corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,983 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 77,376 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 77,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 61,083 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,083 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,079 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 19 Dec 2008 94,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WUL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 WUL, 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 WUL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 September 2005.

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