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T888 TSM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,070 mi
Last recorded164,070 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 TSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 164,070 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 163,850 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 152,976 miles

Both head light beam patterns fading

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

Brake warning light on

Centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 152,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head light beam patterns fading

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

Brake warning light on

Centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 148,928 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

Corrosion to some suspension components

Damage to paintwork

Oil splatter all over engine compartment

Fail 23 Jul 2018 148,888 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

Corrosion to some suspension components

Damage to paintwork

Oil splatter all over engine compartment

Pass 28 Jul 2017 145,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

door open light on

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front lower arm bushes look worn but no play found by hand

nsf brake hose perished

oil residue all over os engine bay

osf brake hose mount grommet adrift

Fail 25 Jul 2017 145,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

door open light on

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front lower arm bushes look worn but no play found by hand

nsf brake hose perished

oil residue all over os engine bay

osf brake hose mount grommet adrift

Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,339 miles

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

brake warning light on

corrosion to exhaust

oil leaks

osf tyre wearing low esp on edges

turbo pipe in engine compartment adrift

Fail 3 Feb 2016 140,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 248/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake warning light on

corrosion to exhaust

oil leaks

osf tyre wearing low esp on edges

turbo pipe in engine compartment adrift

Pass 25 Jul 2014 133,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 25 Jul 2014 133,767 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2013 128,489 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 128,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boost leak heard

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 121,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside rear shock damp

offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot damaged

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

slight play steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2011 115,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 104,527 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light illuminated

Fail 16 Mar 2010 104,527 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,928 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Os front botom ball joint dust cover split

Fail 16 Mar 2009 100,928 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Os front botom ball joint dust cover split

Pass 17 Mar 2008 82,515 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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T888 TSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T888 TSM, 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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T888 TSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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