2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YF55 GUG
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 195,160 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YF55 GUG Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 195,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YF55 GUG Mileage History
- 12/11/200874,960 mi
- 12/11/200874,690 mi-270 mi
- 24/11/200980,487 mi+5,797 mi
- 17/11/201086,301 mi+5,814 mi
- 01/12/201193,874 mi+7,573 mi
- 01/12/201193,874 mi
- 14/03/201295,152 mi+1,278 mi
- 09/04/2013108,261 mi+13,109 mi
- 11/03/2014118,474 mi+10,213 mi
- 21/03/2014118,496 mi+22 mi
- 31/03/2015129,789 mi+11,293 mi
- 31/03/2015129,790 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/2016135,012 mi+5,222 mi
- 29/04/2017140,523 mi+5,511 mi
- 29/04/2017140,523 mi
- 23/05/2018140,596 mi+73 mi
- 23/05/2018140,596 mi
- 23/05/2019140,661 mi+65 mi
- 19/11/2020145,733 mi+5,072 mi
- 20/11/2020145,733 mi
- 06/10/2021150,872 mi+5,139 mi
- 06/10/2021150,872 mi
- 04/10/2022156,236 mi+5,364 mi
- 04/10/2022156,236 mi
- 11/10/2023163,836 mi+7,600 mi
- 08/10/2024180,664 mi+16,828 mi
- 05/11/2025195,160 mi+14,496 mi
- 07/11/2025195,160 mi
Average of roughly 7,076 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YF55 GUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (YF55 GUG) between November 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Lower Spare wheel insecure in carrier moving and resting on exhaust (6.1.5 (b) (i))”.
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