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T5 LFE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 LFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,951 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))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 114,946 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 14 Apr 2025 114,405 miles

Reverse light inop

Fail 3 Apr 2025 114,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Reverse light inop

Pass 21 Jul 2023 113,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,479 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity joint boot slight split but not leaking

reverse lamps inop

Pass 27 Apr 2021 111,741 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,117 miles

Offside Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,899 miles

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

noise from ns/f strut top mtg when lock to lock

ns/f ball joint boot perished

Fail 16 Oct 2015 90,858 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front lower ball joint boots perished

noise from ns/f strut top mtg when lock to lock

Pass 22 Oct 2014 84,950 miles

Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,980 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,316 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,681 miles

O/S/R spring rubber seating adrift (lower seating)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R spring rubber seating adrift (lower seating)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,956 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,162 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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 LFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

T5 LFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is T5 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 LFE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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