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T55 EDP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,647 mi
Last recorded219,647 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 EDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 219,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 219,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged excessively frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both to low, Adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 214,782 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

Fail 8 Jan 2025 214,772 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 210,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 207,280 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 203,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 201,529 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 196,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 191,830 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 191,763 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 187,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 187,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 182,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 178,961 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 174,845 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 170,571 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 170,566 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 164,677 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust deteriotated

Pass 21 Dec 2011 156,472 miles

both sides rear tyres poor condition worn on edges and split but not showing cords

Fail 12 Dec 2011 156,260 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sides rear tyres poor condition worn on edges and split but not showing cords

Pass 4 Jan 2011 142,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 122,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,572 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 EDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EDP, 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 EDP registered?

T55 EDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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