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T5 AXF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,188 mi
Last recorded197,188 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 AXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 197,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 193,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 188,809 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 184,803 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 180,334 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))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 180,334 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 173,468 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 167,323 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 158,532 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 158,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 148,175 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 138,044 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 138,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 130,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 121,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 116,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s hand brake cable rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 106,925 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 96,403 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 96,280 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 88,578 miles

Nearside Rear 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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T5 AXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,459cc 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 T5 AXF, 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 AXF registered?

T5 AXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is T5 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 AXF 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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