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T555 SDP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,985 mi
Last recorded84,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 SDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,985 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 84,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 75,111 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 75,097 miles

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,221 miles

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 72,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking bad advise to change

power steering rack noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn cracked made in 2008

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,597 miles

Ball joint dust covers cracking

Corrosion to exhaust

Rear shockers damp

Slight play to bottom ball joint for n/s/f anti-roll bar droplink

Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Ball joint dust covers cracking

Corrosion to exhaust

Rear shockers damp

Slight play to bottom ball joint for n/s/f anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,408 miles

steel wheel fitted to osf

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,343 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o//s/r tyre walls deteriorating

o/s/f linkarm dust cover slightly split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,532 miles

both front brake discs top rust

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,271 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 7,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SDP, 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 SDP registered?

T555 SDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is T555 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T555 SDP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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