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T5 WDJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

155,938 mi
Last recorded155,938 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 WDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 155,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit and further on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes on bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Due to tyre under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 155,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Exposed due to tyre under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes on bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Due to tyre under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 146,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 146,088 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r brake disc been overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

brake pad wear warning light on dash

Pass 9 Feb 2023 134,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 127,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust centre box corroded outer skin

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 127,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust centre box corroded outer skin

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to first brake hose under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,946 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 100,868 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,437 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 60,442 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,329 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,511 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,503 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,972 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,692 miles

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Dec 2008 47,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear inner brake pads wearing low

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 WDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc 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 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

T5 WDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is T5 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 WDJ 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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