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T5 OXV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,334 mi
Last recorded109,334 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 109,334 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on trailing arm corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on trailing arm corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,754 miles

exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 90,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 85,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 80,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,471 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,062 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,100 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear nearside brake disc scored

Fail 21 Mar 2011 62,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

rear nearside brake disc scored

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,196 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 59,196 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,758 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 54,758 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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 OXV 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 77.3%.

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 OXV, 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 OXV registered?

T5 OXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is T5 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 OXV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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