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T5 DKV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,184 mi
Last recorded160,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 DKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 160,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 157,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 157,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 153,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 146,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust flexy rusted and retaning ring broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear flexible joint sleeve corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage union onto pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 138,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear flexible joint sleeve corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage union onto pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,930 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 129,930 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam plug lose on main switch (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 122,465 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 122,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt melted end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of central pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of central pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,853 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 114,853 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 111,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of centre brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,285 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 72,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,315 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,311 miles

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,581 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,822 miles

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 DKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DKV, 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 T5 DKV registered?

T5 DKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is T5 DKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 DKV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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