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T55 DKN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

517,399 mi
Last recorded517,399 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 DKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 517,399 miles

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt, slow to retract

Fail 29 May 2025 517,398 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 2 times exhaust rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt, slow to retract

Pass 11 Jun 2024 511,829 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 511,828 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 511,766 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 503,237 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 493,666 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 473,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer portion of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 473,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer portion of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 454,990 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 435,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 412,753 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 385,553 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 346,895 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 346,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 311,951 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 269,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r flexi pipe has slight twist

Pass 11 Feb 2011 233,096 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 233,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 192,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 167,192 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 136,823 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 98,867 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 98,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,485 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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T55 DKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DKN, 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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T55 DKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is T55 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 DKN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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