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T5 TGX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,631 mi
Last recorded123,631 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 123,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554518 (5.2.3 (e))

middle & rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554518.....2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

middle & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,984 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,504 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Silencer casing damaged

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 78,388 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Silencer casing damaged

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,115 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 113,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,165 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,999 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear silencer outer skin severely corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin severely corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,085 miles

Both front tyres cut. Offside front tyre has a nail in the centre

Fail 30 Jun 2017 65,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres cut. Offside front tyre has a nail in the centre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,476 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,032 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,849 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside rear sill damaged and slightly corroded

Rear seat belts not tested as seats are not fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,148 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,969 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 49,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,532 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,532 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,704 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,245 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

T5 TGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is T5 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 TGX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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