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SA55 TGU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,086 mi
Last recorded181,086 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 TGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 181,086 miles

Underside of vehicle has age-related corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2024 178,133 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 178,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 175,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 175,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 171,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes cannot be fully inspected covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive around lower section of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 166,860 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 163,961 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 160,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 160,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 157,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,701 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 150,601 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 150,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 146,476 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 1 Oct 2015 146,476 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Oct 2014 132,987 miles

Oil leak

n/s flexi hose cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 102,873 miles

slight surface corrosion to outer sills

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,367 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,278 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 67,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

air bag light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

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 TGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SA55 TGU, 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 SA55 TGU registered?

SA55 TGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is SA55 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 TGU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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