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T5 PUY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,566 mi
Last recorded168,566 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 PUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 168,566 miles

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

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

exhaust center box outer skin peeling

Pass 1 Oct 2024 161,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber cup split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 151,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 151,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,287 miles

Central exhaust center box corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper brake light flickering.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc backing plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

heat shield insecure but unlikely to become detached.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 143,287 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust center box corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper brake light flickering.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc backing plate missing

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

heat shield insecure but unlikely to become detached.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 133,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,033 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 127,955 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 127,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,820 miles

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

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

advise exhaust system wearing thin

Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,816 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise exhaust system wearing thin

Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 120,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexable pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable pipe (3.6.B.2c)

advise middle and rear silencers rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,181 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,823 miles

brake warning light on

not able to fully inspect under side due to plastic covers

rear exhaust deteriorating

signs of corrosion to o/s rear inner brake pipe

Fail 11 Feb 2015 112,823 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

brake warning light on

not able to fully inspect under side due to plastic covers

o/s rear brake pads appear worn

rear exhaust deteriorating

signs of corrosion to o/s rear inner brake pipe

Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,983 miles

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Fail 13 Feb 2014 107,983 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,823 miles

n/s rear shock absorber damp

Pass 14 Feb 2012 93,889 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

signs of corrosion to o/s rear inner brake pipe

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,428 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 84,428 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,081 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 19 Jan 2009 58,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre and rear silencers showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,992 miles

centre and rear silencers showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,967 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 PUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PUY, 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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T5 PUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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