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T5 UNU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

427,002 mi
Last recorded427,002 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 UNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 427,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 424,980 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 407,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 405,648 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 405,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 400,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 397,683 miles

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

SLIGHRT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 395,325 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 395,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 390,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 379,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 374,768 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust silencer rusty

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2012 369,443 miles

Exhaust system very corroded

N/S/F + O/S/F mud flaps loose but still secure

N/S/R number plate light poor but still working

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge but no cords showing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 369,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system very corroded

N/S/F + O/S/F mud flaps loose but still secure

N/S/R number plate light poor but still working

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge but no cords showing

O/S/R brake caliper handbrake linkage spring worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 347,693 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 304,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 278,185 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 247,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2008 188,815 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 UNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

T5 UNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is T5 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 UNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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