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T5 LDX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,154 mi
Last recorded173,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 LDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 173,154 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system silencers deteriorating.

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 173,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Reading 1.10 limit 0.85. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system silencers deteriorating.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 172,812 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 172,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 157,384 miles

Both silencers corroding

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 156,890 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Both silencers corroding

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2023 143,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 141,674 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 136,089 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 25 May 2021 136,089 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jun 2020 131,014 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Jun 2019 122,116 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S OUTER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Jun 2019 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S OUTER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S OUTER & INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,818 miles

Centre exhaust box detiorated but is secure and not leaking

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2016 113,504 miles

Exhaust box deteriorated but is secure and not leaking

Fail 21 May 2016 113,464 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides of vehicle,both lower (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust box deteriorated but is secure and not leaking

Items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 22 May 2015 111,359 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 110,993 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 109,010 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 105,917 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 105,917 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 97,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 91,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 83,244 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,097 miles

slight damage to offside wheel arch

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 LDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

T5 LDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is T5 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 LDX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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