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T555 JJM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

281,563 mi
Last recorded281,563 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 JJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 281,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside sill heavily corroded in places but not affecting overall rigidity of structure

Pass 20 Dec 2024 271,500 miles

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

both headlamp lenses discoloured

nearside sill heavily corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2024 271,500 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses discoloured

nearside sill heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 264,675 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMITS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR TO FLEXI-HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

brake warning light on

nearside outer sill rusted through - non prescribed area

Fail 5 Dec 2023 264,675 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMITS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR TO FLEXI-HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

brake warning light on

nearside outer sill rusted through - non prescribed area

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 252,335 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2021 240,745 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 229,142 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes to flexi-hoses slightly perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn edges smooth

offside front tyre low

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 219,953 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 219,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 210,674 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 210,674 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 201,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 201,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 194,381 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Nearside Rear close to legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2015 189,780 miles

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2014 184,231 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 179,037 miles

Exhaust back box deterioated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear pads getting low

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 178,923 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust back box deterioated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear pads getting low

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 172,230 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 159,197 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 147,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 131,249 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 131,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 130,531 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 JJM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JJM, 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 JJM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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