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T5 FTB

2007 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,914 mi
Last recorded172,914 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 FTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 172,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 170,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 170,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 167,667 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 167,667 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 165,837 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 165,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 164,041 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 162,821 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 162,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 161,518 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 6 Sep 2018 159,128 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 156,119 miles

Central Exhaust Box Outer Skin Slightly Corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 156,119 miles

Central Exhaust Box Outer Skin Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 152,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 152,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 149,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 145,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 142,891 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 138,740 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2013 138,740 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2012 133,871 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded.o/s rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 4 May 2012 133,871 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded.o/s rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 129,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 129,073 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 97,302 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear 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 FTB is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 FTB, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T5 FTB registered?

T5 FTB is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 February 2007.

Is T5 FTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 FTB shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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