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HG55 XPT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,474 mi
Last recorded122,474 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 122,474 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 122,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 120,554 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,719 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 117,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 114,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,894 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,628 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 101,628 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,865 miles

Rear Lower Both rear spring lower mounts showing signs of slight distortion

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread top section of no plate slightly faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,815 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,648 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 66,646 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,621 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,938 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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HG55 XPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG55 XPT, 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 HG55 XPT registered?

HG55 XPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is HG55 XPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 XPT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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