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T555 UTB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,903 mi
Last recorded152,903 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 152,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 148,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 146,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 132,401 miles

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

hand brake doesn't lock out

rear and centre exhaust outer skin corroded

rear brake pipes heavily greased

rear shocker casings corroded

slight oil leak

slight rust lips on all brake discs

Fail 29 Sep 2020 132,401 miles

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

hand brake doesn't lock out

rear and centre exhaust outer skin corroded

rear brake pipes heavily greased

rear shocker casings corroded

slight oil leak

slight rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 121,996 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 121,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 120,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 112,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,910 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 106,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,337 miles

n/s track rod has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,748 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 55,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 UTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

T555 UTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is T555 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T555 UTB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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