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MF55 HNR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,982 mi
Last recorded122,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 HNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 122,982 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 122,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 119,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,198 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 118,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,274 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s soft/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,274 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s soft/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 104,565 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 104,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,161 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,305 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 91,305 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,018 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,614 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,227 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,808 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,767 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,468 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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MF55 HNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MF55 HNR, 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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MF55 HNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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