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T555 MBY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

208,062 mi
Last recorded208,062 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 MBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 208,062 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 204,003 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 196,672 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 192,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 187,895 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 187,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 184,821 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 184,821 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 181,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 172,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 162,283 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Nearside front seat belt latch casing missing.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 162,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Nearside front seat belt latch casing missing.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 158,449 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 153,141 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 149,739 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 149,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 145,033 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 141,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 138,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 133,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 130,989 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 130,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 MBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

T555 MBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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The MOT history for T555 MBY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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