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T5 MVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,497 mi
Last recorded102,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 MVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,497 miles

Non standard suspension fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 100,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 99,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front too rear brake pipes covered by fuel tanks and not checked

Fail 21 Apr 2022 99,743 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (l))

front too rear brake pipes covered by fuel tanks and not checked

Pass 14 May 2021 99,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 98,387 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,283 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,537 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,064 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 91,063 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,568 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,665 miles

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

Front wipers are smearing

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,934 miles

chip on windscreen. oil spilage on engine

Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,934 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip on windscreen. oil spilage on engine

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,700 miles

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm

windscreen stone chipped

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 MVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

T5 MVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is T5 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 MVN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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