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HW55 AAO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,420 mi
Last recorded81,420 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 AAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 81,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,971 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2024 78,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 72,188 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 72,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 64,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,422 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 47,422 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking up on sidewall

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,823 miles

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,836 miles

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,610 miles

exhaust box corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,709 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2013 40,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,707 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,498 miles

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

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,498 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,742 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,014 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 26,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,527 miles

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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HW55 AAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HW55 AAO, 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 HW55 AAO registered?

HW55 AAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is HW55 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 AAO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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