2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T55 EAT
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 190,413 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T55 EAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 190,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T55 EAT Mileage History
- 03/05/2024177,475 mi
- 19/06/2025182,221 mi+4,746 mi
- 19/06/2025182,221 mi
- 29/09/2026190,413 mi+8,192 mi
- 29/09/2026190,413 mi
Average of roughly 5,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T55 EAT 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 (T55 EAT) between May 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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