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MF55 WDV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

374,768 mi
Last recorded374,768 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 WDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 374,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 365,136 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 352,258 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 352,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 346,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushed worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2022 335,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 16 Aug 2022 335,479 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 325,734 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 5 Aug 2021 325,726 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 304,163 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 304,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 286,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 286,289 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 278,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 269,306 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0

Pass 4 Jul 2016 254,025 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s tyre inner thread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s tyre inner thread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear o/s light lens cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2016 254,025 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working rear n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working rear o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s tyre inner thread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s tyre inner thread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear o/s light lens cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2015 239,705 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 231,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 219,410 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2013 219,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

crack in windscreen

front and rear pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2012 195,156 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 195,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 175,263 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 175,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 157,215 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2010 157,215 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 134,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 117,280 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 WDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 MF55 WDV, 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 MF55 WDV registered?

MF55 WDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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