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TIG 5131

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,443 mi
Last recorded194,443 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 5131
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 194,443 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 186,856 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 186,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 167,646 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 167,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2023 153,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 134,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 121,936 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,928 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,182 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,756 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,749 miles

brake pad warning light on

power steering noisey in operation

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,425 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 62,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r door does not open from the outside

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low brake pad warning light on

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Aug 2009 50,454 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low brake pad warning light on

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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TIG 5131 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TIG 5131, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIG 5131 registered?

TIG 5131 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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