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T55 SPG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,835 mi
Last recorded126,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 SPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 126,835 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 126,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 122,092 miles

Offside Front play in rack

Pass 14 Jun 2024 120,684 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2023 119,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 118,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 117,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 117,042 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 114,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 112,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,112 miles

slight rust on back box

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,376 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 76,551 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 76,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,943 miles

Brake and fuel lines covered

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,162 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 51,162 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 35,307 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 SPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SPG, 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 SPG registered?

T55 SPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is T55 SPG safe to buy?

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