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T5 EXX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

235,561 mi
Last recorded235,561 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 EXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 235,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 234,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 234,014 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 234,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 232,669 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 232,612 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED replacement bulb flashing & flickering intermittently (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded from rear of fuel tank area to 1st flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED replacement bulb flashing & flickering intermittently (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded from rear of fuel tank area to 1st flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low & worn on inner, outer edges. advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front seat fixing bolt not tight

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened metal jammed in spring (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 226,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 226,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 217,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 210,473 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2020 210,473 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 207,410 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 207,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 205,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 192,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 192,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 181,770 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 181,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 161,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 161,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 134,357 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 134,347 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 109,315 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 107,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,289 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,289 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear reflector damaged

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 EXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

T5 EXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is T5 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 EXX shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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