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T5 CUU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,832 mi
Last recorded151,832 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 CUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 151,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 151,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 151,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 144,798 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 134,547 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 134,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively heat damage to pads and disc (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2023 131,994 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 128,707 miles

Corrosion to power steering pipe at entry point into steering rack pinion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both upper & lower -not deemed excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Satisfactory security of additional wiring from battery positive terminal under bonnet.

Slight damage & corrosion in nearside rear outer sill behind side step - not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2021 127,209 miles

Age related corrosion to power steering pipe at entry point into steering rack-not excessive & no signs of leakage.

Both nearside & offside rear lower suspension wishbone arms showing age related corrosion

Both nearside & offside track rod end ball joint dust covers showing age related deterioration but not considered likely to cause ingress of dirt

Satisfactory security of additional wiring from battery positive connection under bonnet.

Slight damage o nearside rear sill & some localised corrosion evident behind side step-not deemed excessive

Surface corrosion to both rear brake disc contact areas especially nearside but not adversely affecting brake performance on roller brake test.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 126,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 123,125 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 119,050 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,720 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,525 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 106,015 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,015 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,345 miles

offside number plate lamp dim

Fail 29 Nov 2007 54,345 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside number plate lamp dim

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 CUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CUU, 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 CUU registered?

T5 CUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is T5 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 CUU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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