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T5 OAY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,044 mi
Last recorded178,044 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 178,044 miles

brake pad wear light on dash

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 178,018 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad wear light on dash

Pass 27 May 2025 169,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 160,128 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 155,862 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 146,485 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 142,009 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2020 142,009 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 135,179 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,075 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside number plate light has dim operation

Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,280 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,486 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,485 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight windscreen damage

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,423 miles

slight windscreen damage

Fail 23 Sep 2011 64,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight windscreen damage

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,492 miles

slight windscreen damage

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,051 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,208 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 OAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

T5 OAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is T5 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 OAY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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