2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SY55 ONO
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 229,724 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2460cc
SY55 ONO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 229,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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SY55 ONO Mileage History
- 27/08/2024223,527 mi
- 18/08/2025227,672 mi+4,145 mi
- 21/08/2025227,675 mi+3 mi
- 25/08/2026229,720 mi+2,045 mi
- 25/08/2026229,724 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY55 ONO 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 (SY55 ONO) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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 (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement h/brake lever on calliper (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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