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T5 MKX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,708 mi
Last recorded170,708 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 170,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 168,832 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 168,432 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 166,110 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 166,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 163,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 158,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 149,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 117,921 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,293 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,920 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 102,914 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,970 miles

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of front to rear metal brake pipes/fuel pipes etc

Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of front to rear metal brake pipes/fuel pipes etc

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,754 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 62,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 45,748 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 MKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

T5 MKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is T5 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 MKX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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