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T5 EVJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,885 mi
Last recorded97,885 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 EVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 97,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2026 97,885 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2024 95,127 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

PAS hose rubbing Anti-roll bar

Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,608 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,338 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2014 64,859 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight runout on front brakes

small hole in o/s/f c.v boot

Fail 26 Apr 2013 62,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight runout on front brakes

small hole in o/s/f c.v boot

Fail 20 Jan 2012 57,357 miles

Both rear brake discs coroded & pitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,357 miles

Both rear brake discs coroded & pitted

Rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,128 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,693 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 30,962 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 EVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

T5 EVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is T5 EVJ safe to buy?

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