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HS55 HAO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

238,759 mi
Last recorded238,759 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 HAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 238,759 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 238,733 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 227,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to first flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 227,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to first flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 221,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 221,625 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 213,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencers,outer skins corroded and split

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside,low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 209,706 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 207,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 201,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 201,389 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 200,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 200,033 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 197,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 193,527 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 189,521 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre cut sidewall

Fail 10 Oct 2013 189,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre cut sidewall

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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HS55 HAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HS55 HAO, 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 HS55 HAO registered?

HS55 HAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HS55 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS55 HAO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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