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T555 HUX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,430 mi
Last recorded128,430 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 HUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 128,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 119,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 109,123 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle lowered.

Fail 6 Mar 2023 99,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle lowered.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,047 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

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

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

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

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

Vehicle lowered.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

With weight off the vehicle both front coil springs slightly insecured.

Fail 2 Mar 2022 85,047 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system rusty.

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

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

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

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

Vehicle lowered.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

With weight off the vehicle both front coil springs slightly insecured.

Pass 20 Feb 2021 71,144 miles

vehicle lowered

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

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

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted,preventing inspection of components

Fail 5 Mar 2020 65,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required 0.80, actual recorded 0.96 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside and offside (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

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

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted,preventing inspection of components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,363 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 58,363 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,073 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 50,073 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,571 miles

both rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,220 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,393 miles

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 31,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,812 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,270 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,474 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 HUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 T555 HUX, 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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T555 HUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for T555 HUX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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