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T5 SVW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,388 mi
Last recorded151,388 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 151,388 miles

Both Rear - Tyres not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 149,098 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 145,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (255/35/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,977 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 141,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 136,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 136,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 131,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 125,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 118,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 111,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 89,571 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 79,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 63,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,940 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 39,318 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,316 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 SVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

T5 SVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is T5 SVW safe to buy?

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