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T55 DKP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,792 mi
Last recorded198,792 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 DKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 198,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 195,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 189,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 183,827 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 176,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 168,603 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 156,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 144,392 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 144,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 130,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 121,579 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Jul 2015 121,572 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner and outrer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 112,505 miles

fluid leak from power steering

Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,009 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,391 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses, starting to perish.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 86,391 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses, starting to perish.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,549 miles

Both front tyres getting low

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

Rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,726 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 42,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,159 miles

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

Offside 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 DKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DKP, 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 DKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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