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T55 CHB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,821 mi
Last recorded95,821 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 CHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,821 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 94,399 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,746 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,675 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,030 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,320 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,892 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,504 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,312 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,274 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 63,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

tow ball not fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,770 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CHB, 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 T55 CHB registered?

T55 CHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is T55 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 CHB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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