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T55 VDF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests38 (27 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

419,083 mi
Last recorded419,083 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

27 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 419,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 419,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 411,421 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 411,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 403,636 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side has light corrosion in a few areas

Pass 10 Oct 2022 398,950 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

sills in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2022 398,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

sills in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2021 393,706 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2020 390,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 390,688 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 386,063 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 386,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 382,940 miles

near side and off side side lights have a slight blue tinge

Fail 16 May 2018 382,934 miles

Front Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

near side and off side side lights have a slight blue tinge

Pass 23 May 2017 378,252 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 366,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 351,225 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 351,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 335,802 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 321,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 300,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 300,902 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 283,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 267,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 251,305 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 251,305 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 235,611 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 235,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 219,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 202,137 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 185,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 185,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 168,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 144,956 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 126,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 103,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 81,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,948 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 VDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

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 VDF, 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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T55 VDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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