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T50 HYB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

227,967 mi
Last recorded227,967 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 HYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 227,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 227,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 225,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 219,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 217,894 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 215,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 214,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 213,108 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 213,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 212,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 208,447 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 205,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 200,530 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 200,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 176,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 150,236 miles

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

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 HYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB registered?

T50 HYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is T50 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T50 HYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T50 HYB have outstanding finance?

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