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T5 UVU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,820 mi
Last recorded136,820 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 UVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 136,820 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2025 131,424 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 131,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2024 123,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 117,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 108,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2021 100,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 95,252 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,460 miles

centre exhaust box heavily corroded

rear back box heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust box heavily corroded

rear back box heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,122 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 66,705 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 65,378 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,803 miles

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

small play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,122 miles

Nearside front tie rod has slight play.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tie rod has slight play.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,670 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 30,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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 UVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

T5 UVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is T5 UVU safe to buy?

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