Volkswagen T5
Registered from 2005 to 2012.
About this model
The Volkswagen Transporter T5 range is the fifth generation of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV/VWN) 'Transporter' series of medium-sized light commercial vehicles and the people mover Caravelle/Multivan range. It was launched 6 October 2002, and went into full production on 25 April 2003, replacing the fourth generation T4 Transporter range.
From the Wikipedia article Volkswagen Transporter (T5), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2010 2.0 diesel. 1 of 12 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 100% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 100% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/01380/23
The airbag propellant may be faulty. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments from the inflator housing, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1655/17
In gas-powered T5 vehicles, undetected corrosion in the gas tanks persisting over a long period could affect the thickness of the wall of the gas tank. Insufficient residual wall thickness may cause the gas tank to burst.
Recall of the product from end users