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T6 VTN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,608 mi
Last recorded221,608 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 VTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 221,608 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 217,472 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 2 Nov 2024 217,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2023 209,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general vehicle damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2023 209,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 200,366 miles

Central Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 188,410 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear service brake performance readings low.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning light flashing.

Fail 27 Apr 2021 188,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear service brake performance readings low.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning light flashing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 160,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

screen chipped

Fail 11 Nov 2019 160,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

screen chipped

Pass 13 Feb 2018 157,950 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded advise replace

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eng/transmission has play on torque reaction

stone chip f ront screen

Pass 14 Feb 2017 142,362 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to limits advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2017 142,362 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to limits advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,012 miles

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

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

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2015 122,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 91,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 May 2013 72,627 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 56,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 49,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,105 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,512 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,795 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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T6 VTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T6 VTN, 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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T6 VTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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