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T5 VPY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

230,482 mi
Last recorded230,482 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 VPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 230,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 219,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 214,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 208,623 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 192,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 185,510 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))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 185,510 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 177,823 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 138,646 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 138,633 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 133,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 111,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,894 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,992 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,274 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 62,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,395 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

T5 VPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is T5 VPY safe to buy?

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