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T555 GRE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

211,707 mi
Last recorded211,707 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 GRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 211,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 204,731 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated. Brake pads are not worn indicating brake pad warning system faulty.

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus outer sidewall damage. 255/45 ZR18 (2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded. x 2

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 9 May 2024 197,602 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated brakes are not excessively worn.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45 R18 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 2x exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play X2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 189,429 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated brakes are not excessively worn.

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded 2-3 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded 2-3 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded 2-3 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded 2-3 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1-2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 10 May 2022 178,436 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated brakes are not excessively worn.

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Middle centre bearing worn. (3-4) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 1 (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 9 May 2022 178,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake wear indicator illuminated brakes are not excessively worn.

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Middle centre bearing worn. (3-4) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 1 (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Apr 2021 168,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 160,414 miles

Rear rear seats ware not manufacture fitted and cannot see the anchor fittings due to fuel tank and guards

Fail 6 May 2020 160,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear seats ware not manufacture fitted and cannot see the anchor fittings due to fuel tank and guards

Pass 10 Jul 2018 159,343 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 155,331 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 151,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 145,052 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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T555 GRE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T555 GRE, 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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What year was T555 GRE registered?

T555 GRE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is T555 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T555 GRE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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