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T57 MNF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,482 mi
Last recorded189,482 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 MNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 189,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 184,313 miles

N/S/F wheel slightly touching underbody cover on full right lock

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 181,283 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 180,298 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 178,633 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 176,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 176,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 174,579 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 173,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 172,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both metal brake pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 172,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly spring top bearing broke up (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both metal brake pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 168,985 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,426 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 132,692 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 115,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror glass loose

Fail 11 Dec 2013 115,845 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror glass loose

Pass 21 Dec 2012 100,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,404 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 77,404 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

handbrake just met requirements n/s rear

slight corrosion at front discs, slight corrosion at rear discs.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,126 miles

advise play front anti roll bar links and bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2009 63,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise play front anti roll bar links and bushes

handbrake reserve travel slightly excessive

Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 48,039 miles

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

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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T57 MNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T57 MNF, 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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T57 MNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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