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T50 ALO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,253 mi
Last recorded170,253 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 170,253 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 169,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 168,191 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 167,435 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 165,981 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 165,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 164,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 162,094 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 158,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 155,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 153,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

condition of rear exhaust box .

Fail 21 Jun 2016 153,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

condition of rear exhaust box .

Pass 1 Aug 2015 146,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted with tread close to limit on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2015 146,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 136,256 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 104,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,398 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 68,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 68,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,095 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,218 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads starting to wear

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

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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T50 ALO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 T50 ALO, 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 T50 ALO registered?

T50 ALO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is T50 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T50 ALO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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