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DG55 MWW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,113 mi
Last recorded161,113 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 MWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,113 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 157,502 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 152,033 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 146,476 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 142,903 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,614 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 135,733 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 135,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,684 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 109,452 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 109,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,200 miles

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS REAR BRAKE PIPES-MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED,MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION IN FUTURE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 103,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 103,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both mirror caps damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wing mirror casing broken

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,420 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,069 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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DG55 MWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG55 MWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG55 MWW registered?

DG55 MWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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