2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T55 FAM
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 194,262 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T55 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 194,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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T55 FAM Mileage History
- 09/05/2024193,564 mi
- 29/04/2025194,047 mi+483 mi
- 29/04/2025194,057 mi+10 mi
- 17/06/2026194,258 mi+201 mi
- 17/06/2026194,262 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T55 FAM 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 FAM) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 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: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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