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T5 VWY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

247,540 mi
Last recorded247,540 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 247,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 241,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 234,262 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 226,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 223,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 217,784 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 214,942 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 211,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 203,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 195,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 185,784 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake pad light on all pads ok

Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 170,325 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2014 170,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 16 Jul 2013 160,780 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 160,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 160,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 152,867 miles

PAS pipe fouling anti-roll bar slightly

Rear inner brake pads worn close to limit

Screen wipers slightly poor

Fail 17 Apr 2012 152,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS pipe fouling anti-roll bar slightly

Rear inner brake pads worn close to limit

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 13 Apr 2011 145,074 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 145,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 139,460 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 129,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 129,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 122,737 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 VWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

T5 VWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is T5 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 VWY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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