2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · AE55 XYX
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 238,984 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AE55 XYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 238,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AE55 XYX Mileage History
- 02/05/2024231,266 mi
- 18/04/2025235,035 mi+3,769 mi
- 23/04/2025235,035 mi
- 07/05/2026238,984 mi+3,949 mi
- 18/05/2026238,984 mi
Average of roughly 3,778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE55 XYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (AE55 XYX) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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