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T80 TNT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,730 mi
Last recorded185,730 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 TNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 185,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2022 185,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 28 May 2021 171,742 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 166,132 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 166,034 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators permanently on but not affecting normal operation

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshielding loose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 155,343 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 155,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 135,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r brake back plate corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Apr 2017 135,847 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r brake back plate corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 119,504 miles

4x tyres inner sidewalls perished

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2016 119,504 miles

4x tyres inner sidewalls perished

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center & rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2015 102,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center & rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,932 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 97,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 89,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center & rear box outer skin corroded & flaking

parking brake cables rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center & rear box outer skin corroded & flaking

parking brake cables rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,823 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,532 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,461 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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T80 TNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T80 TNT, 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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T80 TNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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