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T5 SOJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,394 mi
Last recorded137,394 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 SOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 137,394 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 135,977 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 135,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 133,416 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 131,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 130,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,748 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 128,739 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 127,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 126,241 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 124,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2017 124,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 122,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 119,795 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriating/corroded.

Pass 2 May 2014 116,845 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 116,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 114,033 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 114,033 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 106,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 106,716 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 95,893 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 84,331 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,568 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,117 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 SOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

T5 SOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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