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SH55 CCE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,173 mi
Last recorded213,173 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 CCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 213,173 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front corrosion to jacking point

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to both outer sills

under body corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 26 May 2026 213,151 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55v17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear hole in sill covered with chalk

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills have corrosion

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jun 2025 211,033 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 208,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 202,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 197,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 194,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 182,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 167,578 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 167,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 155,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 143,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,782 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,292 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,740 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,820 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,335 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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SH55 CCE 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 SH55 CCE, 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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SH55 CCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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