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T5 NPA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

141,663 mi
Last recorded141,663 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 NPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 141,663 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 140,645 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 139,275 miles

Vehicle undertray/covers fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 137,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 137,437 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 136,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 136,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 134,390 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 131,771 miles

Front Both tyres perished...

Fail 31 May 2017 131,771 miles

Front Both tyres perished...

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,853 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 130,354 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 128,790 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 127,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 118,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,780 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,163 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 83,163 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 68,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 50,763 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 NPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

T5 NPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is T5 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 NPA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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