2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SO55 OUS
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 300,436 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 300,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO55 OUS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2022
- 300,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SO55 OUS Mileage History
- 19/12/2008113,867 mi
- 13/02/2009116,730 mi+2,863 mi
- 08/02/2010145,544 mi+28,814 mi
- 08/02/2011194,773 mi+49,229 mi
- 08/02/2012225,084 mi+30,311 mi
- 08/02/2013253,829 mi+28,745 mi
- 12/02/2013253,996 mi+167 mi
- 19/05/2014277,435 mi+23,439 mi
- 21/05/2014277,436 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/2015280,855 mi+3,419 mi
- 23/07/2015280,858 mi+3 mi
- 27/06/2016282,262 mi+1,404 mi
- 01/07/2016282,284 mi+22 mi
- 23/06/2017286,905 mi+4,621 mi
- 29/06/2018291,100 mi+4,195 mi
- 09/07/2019293,859 mi+2,759 mi
- 11/07/2019293,861 mi+2 mi
- 18/01/2021298,292 mi+4,431 mi
- 22/01/2021298,304 mi+12 mi
- 10/01/2022300,436 mi+2,132 mi
Average of roughly 14,287 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 OUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (SO55 OUS) between December 2008 and January 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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