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T5 VKR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,923 mi
Last recorded104,923 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 104,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,838 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 95,896 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,382 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,024 miles

Exhaust back-box outer skin corroded

Exhaust middle section silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,558 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 70,556 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 66,749 miles

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

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,695 miles

both rear brake discs and pads worn / corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,023 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

front wipers smearing screen

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,039 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,358 miles

Both rear tyres worn around 3-4 mm

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,767 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,662 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,383 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,915 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 VKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

T5 VKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is T5 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 VKR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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