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T55 RMY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 118,361 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 114,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 107,166 miles

Exhaust system rusted on centre and rear boxes but not leaking gasses.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,358 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 99,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,833 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,735 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,181 miles

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

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

inner steering rack ends slight play both sides

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,091 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,507 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 RMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

T55 RMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is T55 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 RMY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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