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T555 SCM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

292,264 mi
Last recorded292,264 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 SCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 292,264 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 290,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

oil low

slight play through steering

slight runout on front / rear brakes [rbt]

split in nsf drop link gaiter

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2023 287,785 miles

osf wiper smeering

runout on front & rear brakes [rbt]

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

movement in front headlights

Fail 15 Jun 2023 287,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

movement in front headlights

osf wiper smeering

osr tyre low on outer edge

runout on front & rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 18 Jun 2022 280,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2022 280,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

osf tyre bald inner edge & cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2021 276,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

exgust center and back box corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2021 276,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component insecure side bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks on top of battery (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery tray (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spilt at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

exgust center and back box corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 273,139 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 273,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component insecure side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 263,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 240,720 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 223,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 201,130 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 177,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 144,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 128,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 125,802 miles

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

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

fuel flap loose

split in nsf tyre side wall

Fail 9 Mar 2012 125,802 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

fuel flap loose

split in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,259 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 111,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 94,458 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 94,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 80,208 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 79,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,406 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 SCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SCM, 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 SCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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