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T5 XDO

2005 Volkswagen Shuttle

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,716 mi
Last recorded174,716 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle137,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 XDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 174,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 172,993 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 172,981 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 171,560 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 167,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 160,856 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 160,856 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 157,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 155,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 153,477 miles

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 150,706 miles

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 148,218 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 148,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 231,115 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Shuttle?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,081
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
Stop lamp not working 21
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T5 XDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 137,177 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T5 XDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T5 XDO registered?

T5 XDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is T5 XDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 XDO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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