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T5 XJA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,105 mi
Last recorded149,105 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 149,105 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 146,543 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2024 134,716 miles

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

Offside handbrake effort low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,800 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 114,262 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 15 Jun 2022 114,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has worn to ply/cords on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

air ride suspension fitted

brake pad wear indicator lamp is on

engine management lamp not operating vehicle is Pre 2008

parking brake lever shroud missing

Pass 7 Apr 2021 106,607 miles

amber brake warning light on dash illuminated

n/s front lower wishbone bush split and perished and starting to de bond

van very low(air ride suspension fitted)

Fail 7 Apr 2021 106,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

amber brake warning light on dash illuminated

n/s front lower wishbone bush split and perished and starting to de bond

van very low(air ride suspension fitted)

Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,583 miles

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

both front tyre worn on inner edges

both rear brake pipes have been coated in hammerite masking corrosion(unable to assess extent of corrosion)advise replace asap

brake pads warning light on

rear pads look very low

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 23 Mar 2020 100,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyre worn on inner edges

brake pads warning light on

rear pads look very low

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,591 miles

Electrical wiring insecure vehicle underside (4.11 (a) (i))

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

after market air ride suspension fitted

all brake warning wires cut through bringing dash light on

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 91,547 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure vehicle underside (4.11 (a) (i))

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

after market air ride suspension fitted

all brake warning wires cut through bringing dash light on

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,333 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 71,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 71,326 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine has slight oil leak

Front Number plate not standard

Nearside Bumper bar insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Number plate not standard

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,348 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake warning light does not illuminate when handbrake is on

nearside front brake pad warning sensor is insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake warning light does not illuminate when handbrake is on

nearside front brake pad warning sensor is insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,609 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,775 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2012 47,032 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 XJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJA, 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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T5 XJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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