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T50 SUW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,199 mi
Last recorded99,199 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 SUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,199 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,397 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 98,397 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 97,883 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 97,880 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,661 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,226 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 88,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 82,223 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 74,850 miles

o/s/r disc rusty

Pass 22 May 2015 69,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 14 May 2014 102,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 57,295 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 57,289 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 49,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,797 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 40,537 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2010 32,665 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 26,037 miles

Condition of n/s/r seatbelt.

Pass 6 May 2008 18,584 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged

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 SUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SUW, 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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What year was T50 SUW registered?

T50 SUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is T50 SUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T50 SUW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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