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T5 VFV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,968 mi
Last recorded187,968 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 VFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 187,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 187,967 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 187,003 miles

Central exhaust outer skin peeling centre section

Fail 13 Aug 2024 187,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central exhaust outer skin peeling centre section

Pass 24 Jul 2023 185,844 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall

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

Offside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2023 185,844 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall

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

Offside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2022 184,655 miles

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

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin heavily corroded and peeling

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 184,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin heavily corroded and peeling

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 183,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 from the ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 182,966 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 from the ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 181,549 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 181,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 170,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 155,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 140,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 133,121 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,456 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 100,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 100,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 86,645 miles

ADVISE rear brake pads worn off

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 86,645 miles

ADVISE rear brake pads worn off

Pass 31 May 2011 67,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 53,826 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 53,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2009 40,473 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,283 miles

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

Offside 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 VFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

T5 VFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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