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T5 WVS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,558 mi
Last recorded184,558 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 WVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 184,558 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 184,553 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 181,984 miles

screenwash weak but applies enough product to clear screen

Pass 12 Apr 2024 178,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 178,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Feb 2023 177,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 166,581 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 154,668 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2021 154,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 142,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 142,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2018 111,011 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 108,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,607 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,427 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,077 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,055 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 WVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

T5 WVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is T5 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 WVS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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