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T5 HGN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,282 mi
Last recorded114,282 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 114,282 miles

Nearside Front VEHICLE WIRING LOOM DAMAGED*** BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR WIRE CONNECTION MISSING

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 114,282 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested UNSAFE TO CONDUCT ROLLER BRAKE TEST (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front VEHICLE WIRING LOOM DAMAGED*** BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR WIRE CONNECTION MISSING

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 112,319 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

wipers not always returning back to where they should automatically stop

Pass 15 Apr 2024 112,016 miles

all disc corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,909 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,598 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

parking brake has little/reserve travel

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,652 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded away

Fail 13 Jul 2016 103,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded away

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,549 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,938 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 99,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,985 miles

rear brake imbalance

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,038 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,546 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight wear front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,546 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight wear front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,864 miles

nsr seat belt buckle outer case broken (still working)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,619 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 HGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HGN, 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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T5 HGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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