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VT55 ULS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

270,318 mi
Last recorded270,318 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 ULS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 270,318 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 270,318 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 261,194 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 261,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 255,969 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 252,108 miles

advised brake pad signal on dash board

advised engine cover fitted

advised under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 252,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both os ns front rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working o/s not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

advised brake pad signal on dash board

advised engine cover fitted

advised under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 242,661 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 ULS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

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

Is VT55 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 ULS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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