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EO55 HWB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,003 mi
Last recorded145,003 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 145,003 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 142,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 142,084 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 139,516 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 135,685 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 135,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 130,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,378 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 126,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2019 122,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake slight low effort

Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,477 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,166 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,496 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 13,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,711 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 37,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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EO55 HWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EO55 HWB, 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

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What year was EO55 HWB registered?

EO55 HWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EO55 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 HWB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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