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T5 DOX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,274 mi
Last recorded149,274 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 DOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 149,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 145,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 139,762 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 132,982 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,000 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 112,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,883 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 102,923 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,684 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 89,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 82,875 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,155 miles

Full length undertrays fitted

NSF MICHELIN 215/65R16C 6-6-6

NSR MICHELIN 215/65R16C 4-4-5

OSF MICHELIN 215/65R16C 2-2-3

OSR MICHELIN 215/65R16C 5-5-5

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,155 miles

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

Full length undertrays fitted

NSF MICHELIN 215/65R16C 6-6-6

NSR MICHELIN 215/65R16C 4-4-5

OSF MICHELIN 215/65R16C 2-2-3

OSR MICHELIN 215/65R16C 5-5-5

Offside Front 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 DOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DOX, 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 DOX registered?

T5 DOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is T5 DOX safe to buy?

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