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DG55 MXL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

464,976 mi
Last recorded464,976 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 MXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 464,976 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 401,669 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box and middle box corroded.

Pass 22 May 2012 214,660 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

Fail 21 May 2012 214,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2011 187,307 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on dash

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 186,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on dash

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 159,517 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 127,954 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 93,591 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 93,591 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,125 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 MXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

DG55 MXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is DG55 MXL safe to buy?

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