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T555 WTS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,753 mi
Last recorded111,753 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 WTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 111,753 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 111,752 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 109,485 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 109,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 106,301 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 103,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,305 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,304 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,008 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,435 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 66,185 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,815 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,261 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,926 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,367 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,656 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,391 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,439 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 WTS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTS, 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 WTS registered?

T555 WTS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is T555 WTS safe to buy?

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