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T55 MPR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

232,430 mi
Last recorded232,430 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 232,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 228,439 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 225,590 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 221,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 216,303 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 211,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 205,082 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 198,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 190,595 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 184,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 173,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 148,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 140,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 132,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 101,382 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 101,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,753 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 MPR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MPR, 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 MPR registered?

T55 MPR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is T55 MPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 MPR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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