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555 XTV

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,941 mi
Last recorded184,941 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 XTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 184,941 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 184,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 182,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 182,532 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 172,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear lower body corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 168,287 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 168,287 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front and small pipes on calipers rear pipes coated but signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 165,351 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 160,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 154,500 miles

N/S SILL BACK CORRODED

N/S SLIGHT RACK LEAK

Pass 28 Nov 2018 150,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 148,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 145,333 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 141,682 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 136,307 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 136,306 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 131,151 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 131,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 125,031 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 125,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 120,476 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 120,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 115,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 109,158 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,242 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 99,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 87,101 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 87,101 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 72,436 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,472 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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555 XTV is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 130,426 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 555 XTV, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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555 XTV is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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