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EA55 XNL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

208,491 mi
Last recorded208,491 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 XNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 208,491 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 208,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 189,983 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 189,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 177,348 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 177,330 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 173,561 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 173,444 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 167,972 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 167,895 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 157,520 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 144,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,362 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 127,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,678 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,266 miles

Nearside front slight wheel bind

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,933 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 92,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,501 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/ number plate bulb dull

steering knuckle noisey

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,698 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,801 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 47,801 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EA55 XNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EA55 XNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA55 XNL?

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What year was EA55 XNL registered?

EA55 XNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is EA55 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 XNL shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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