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T5 AKU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,793 mi
Last recorded105,793 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,575 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 103,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,700 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,363 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low reserve and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,359 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges 235/65/17

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 3mm and wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,415 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 91,415 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,828 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 75,334 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 75,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,729 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 64,729 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,045 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 49,898 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T5 AKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T5 AKU, 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 T5 AKU registered?

T5 AKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is T5 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 AKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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