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T5 HGF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,288 mi
Last recorded163,288 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 163,288 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 160,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 158,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to front subframe and rear suspension arms

Pass 13 Jul 2023 157,784 miles

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

rera tyres cracking slightly

subframe corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 157,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values inter cooler pipe of (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 155,040 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension arms corrodeing

front subframe corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2021 152,484 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 149,957 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2020 149,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 148,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry/on limit (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides on limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 148,992 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry/on limit (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides on limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 144,086 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 144,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 141,517 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 122,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 122,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 109,735 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 109,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,320 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,749 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,749 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,168 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 HGF 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 69.6%.

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 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 HGF, 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 HGF registered?

T5 HGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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