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T5 VRJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,220 mi
Last recorded186,220 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 VRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 186,220 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 186,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 22 May 2026 186,183 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 187,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 179,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 176,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 169,968 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 169,968 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 169,923 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both led and hid retro fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 165,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 159,504 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 151,048 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 144,770 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 136,517 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,029 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,923 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,307 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,941 miles

205/65/16 tyres on rear 215/65/16 front

front no. plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,963 miles

front reg plate cracked nails in both front tyres nail in o/s/r tyre n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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 VRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

T5 VRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is T5 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 VRJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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