2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.6L Diesel · DS55 LFF
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2016. Recorded mileage 174,483 miles. MOT valid until 16/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2584cc
DS55 LFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 174,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DS55 LFF Mileage History
- 07/03/2024171,193 mi
- 07/03/2024171,196 mi+3 mi
- 07/01/2025171,208 mi+12 mi
- 16/01/2026174,482 mi+3,274 mi
- 17/01/2026174,483 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS55 LFF 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 (DS55 LFF) between March 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 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 (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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