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SA55 TGO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

272,470 mi
Last recorded272,470 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 TGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 272,470 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 272,470 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 271,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 268,984 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 268,984 miles

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn also gator split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both out (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 264,815 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 264,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 MISSING ON EACH WHEEL STUDS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged ON THE INSIDE OF THE TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load 2rd row back centre seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REARS ALSO CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 256,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 236,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 217,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 203,060 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracked.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front tyre getting low on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 180,988 miles

both front brake hose flexys begining to crack

unabel to completely asess front to rear brake pipes due to covers

Pass 24 Oct 2012 155,284 miles

near side rear brake has slight bind

Fail 23 Oct 2012 155,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake pads low in material

Pass 3 Nov 2011 134,910 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 133,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 111,400 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 111,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,843 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,608 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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SA55 TGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA55 TGO, 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.

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SA55 TGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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