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EO55 HWS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,780 mi
Last recorded106,780 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2026 106,777 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2025 105,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/s rear lower engine mount

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

Part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,041 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 103,039 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 101,089 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess all hand brake cables are codded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 101,089 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess all hand brake cables are codded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 96,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked from internal mirror fitting (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 96,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked from internal mirror fitting (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,923 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 89,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,938 miles

Handbrake cables corroded

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,938 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Handbrake cables corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slight damage.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 75,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 180,976 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 180,976 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 HWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EO55 HWS, 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 EO55 HWS registered?

EO55 HWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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