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HD55 XCS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,390 mi
Last recorded208,390 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 XCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 208,390 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Cracks Emanating From Mirror Mount. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Piece Missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 208,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Cracks Emanating From Mirror Mount. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Piece Missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 198,984 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Star Shaped Crack Around Mirror Mounting. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Over Axle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Over Axle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 188,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 188,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 181,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 171,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Sep 2019 171,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 157,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 145,621 miles

Macpherson strut slightly distorted Both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 145,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Macpherson strut slightly distorted Both front (2.4.G.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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HD55 XCS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HD55 XCS, 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 HD55 XCS registered?

HD55 XCS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HD55 XCS safe to buy?

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