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T55 BLT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,510 mi
Last recorded65,510 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 BLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 64,293 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 62,134 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 60,585 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 58,656 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,882 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 48,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,194 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,540 miles

rear disc rusty and pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,570 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,835 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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T55 BLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T55 BLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T55 BLT registered?

T55 BLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is T55 BLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 BLT shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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