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T55 WGT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,860 mi
Last recorded132,860 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 WGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 132,860 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 130,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 130,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 130,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 128,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 125,952 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 122,646 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,182 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 FORWARD FACING SEATS ONLY FOR USE WHEN VEHICLE STOOD AND NOT IN MOTION ( NO BELTS )

Pass 27 Mar 2017 107,919 miles

REAR FORWARD FACING SEATS ARE FOR STATIC USE ONLY - NO SEAT BELTS FITTED -

Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,546 miles

REARMOST SEATS FOR USE ONLY WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIC AS A CAMPER - NO SEAT BELTS FITTED -

Fail 24 Mar 2016 100,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

REARMOST SEATS FOR USE ONLY WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIC AS A CAMPER - NO SEAT BELTS FITTED -

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TWO FORWARD FACING REAR SEATS ARE ONLY FOR USE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIC AND USED AS A MOTOR HOME AND ARE OF TEMPORARY NATURE

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 82,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,818 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,124 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,407 miles

both wiper blades poor

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,164 miles

part of rear offside reflector missing

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 WGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WGT, 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 WGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is T55 WGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 WGT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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