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VT55 UHR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,682 mi
Last recorded161,682 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 UHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,682 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2025 157,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 May 2024 155,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 May 2023 154,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2022 151,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2022 151,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 147,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear & offside rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 May 2020 143,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 May 2020 143,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2019 136,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 May 2019 136,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2018 129,524 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 127,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 123,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 123,253 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2016 123,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,746 miles

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Fail 15 Jan 2015 114,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 113,806 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 113,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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VT55 UHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VT55 UHR, 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 VT55 UHR registered?

VT55 UHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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