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VW55 SAH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,513 mi
Last recorded191,513 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW55 SAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 191,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 182,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 174,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 164,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 158,021 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 149,749 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot small hole

Pass 30 Jun 2020 143,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,973 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both exhaust boxes corroded outer skins

Fail 27 Apr 2017 105,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both exhaust boxes corroded outer skins

Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,946 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2015 95,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,332 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,163 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 82,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,497 miles

repair to o/s/r light lens

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,255 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 47,181 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 47,181 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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VW55 SAH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VW55 SAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VW55 SAH registered?

VW55 SAH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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The MOT history for VW55 SAH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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