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T5 VMJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

181,191 mi
Last recorded181,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 VMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 181,191 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 176,912 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 173,732 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 173,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 161,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 161,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 60 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 151,040 miles

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 WATER CONTAINER BRACKET BROKEN AWAY

Pass 7 Jun 2021 136,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 122,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 110,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,537 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Central Rear No rear seat belts showing on fold down seat

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

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2018 110,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Central Rear No rear seat belts showing on fold down seat

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 4-5-3 mm

Nearside rear tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 9-9-9 mm

Offside front tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 5-5-4 mm

Offside rear tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 9-9-9 mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer cover corroded and coming away.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jun 2015 102,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 4-5-3 mm

Nearside rear tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 9-9-9 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 5-5-4 mm

Offside rear tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 9-9-9 mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer cover corroded and coming away.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,471 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 92,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 85,121 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 64,049 miles

Front strut bearings are noisey in operation

Handbrake cable is corroded

High level brake light is obscured by bike rack

N/S/F drop link upper boot is split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate is damaged

Rear number plate starting to fade and loose in it's holder

Slight play in steering column

Fail 6 May 2011 64,049 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front strut bearings are noisey in operation

Handbrake cable is corroded

High level brake light is obscured by bike rack

N/S/F drop link upper boot is split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear number plate starting to fade and loose in it's holder

Slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,460 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 47,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,711 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 VMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VMJ, 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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T5 VMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is T5 VMJ safe to buy?

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