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T5 UVD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

126,929 mi
Last recorded126,929 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 126,929 miles

Nearside Front fog light in/op

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 125,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 124,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 119,845 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 119,845 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,356 miles

Exhaust outer skins corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Rusty and centre and rear boxes outer skins coming away.

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

eye level brake light lens missing

Fail 30 Oct 2020 107,894 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Rusty and centre and rear boxes outer skins coming away.

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

eye level brake light lens missing

Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,979 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes weak

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,498 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,062 miles

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Oct 2016 96,999 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak ()

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot loose and leaking

Rear seat belts not tested. not accessible

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,969 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing nearside and offside front (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot loose and leaking

Rear seat belts not tested. not accessible

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 95,363 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,348 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,348 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,144 miles

both front discs slight worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,221 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,904 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 UVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 UVD, 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 UVD registered?

T5 UVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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