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T55 JRE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,657 mi
Last recorded111,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 JRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,657 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust sections corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 111,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Centre and Rear exhaust sections corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 106,676 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 106,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 99,754 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 95,078 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,066 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 85,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,427 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 40,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,097 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,228 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,219 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 JRE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 JRE, 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 JRE registered?

T55 JRE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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