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T5 DXU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 DXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 92,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 88,489 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 88,489 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Spring mounts worn

Pass 1 Aug 2022 87,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,897 miles

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

Nearside Front window screen chipped

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,597 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,731 miles

Both front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,600 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 53,600 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,025 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 52,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,581 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 35,581 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,593 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,808 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 DXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

T5 DXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is T5 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 DXU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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