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T5 HFJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

245,731 mi
Last recorded245,731 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 HFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 245,731 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 243,234 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 243,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 241,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 238,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 236,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 235,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 235,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 232,780 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 217,010 miles

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))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

parts of the exhaust has slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2018 216,990 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

parts of the exhaust has slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 209,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 186,029 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 157,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 157,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 135,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre heavily perished.

Sticker on windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 135,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre heavily perished.

Sticker on windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,219 miles

adv on front brake pads wearing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,970 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 58,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,496 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 HFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

T5 HFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is T5 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 HFJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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