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SJ55 TYY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

139,464 mi
Last recorded139,464 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 TYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 139,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At pipe join before centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 133,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 130,622 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,664 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and NSR on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,578 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,034 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

full under covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,245 miles

Exhaust centre and rear silencers outer skin peeling

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 113,970 miles

Exhaust centre box and back box outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight lump in sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has slight lump in sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has slight lump in sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 113,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust centre box and back box outer skin deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight lump in sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has slight lump in sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has slight lump in sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,511 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,471 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,068 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,037 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 61,587 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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SJ55 TYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SJ55 TYY, 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 SJ55 TYY registered?

SJ55 TYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is SJ55 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 TYY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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