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MM55 AZC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,618 mi
Last recorded150,618 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 AZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 150,618 miles

damage to o/s/f door/body

exhaust system startng to corrode

multiple suspension components starting to corrode

noise to steering system

signs of oil leak

slight damage to o/s/f brake hose

warning messages on dash

Fail 9 May 2026 150,617 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage to o/s/f door/body

exhaust system startng to corrode

multiple suspension components starting to corrode

noise to steering system

signs of oil leak

slight damage to o/s/f brake hose

warning messages on dash

Pass 22 May 2025 150,190 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded but not holed

Fail 12 May 2025 150,187 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, need a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust outer skin corroded but not holed

Pass 31 May 2024 149,724 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust corroded

offside door damaged

offside front sill damaged

Fail 16 May 2024 149,724 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both no pump noise (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust corroded

offside door damaged

offside front sill damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2020 145,978 miles

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

engine oil leak

n/s/r shock absorber upper casing loose

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f sill damaged

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Jul 2020 145,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering malfunctioning juddery on lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

engine oil leak

n/s/r shock absorber upper casing loose

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f sill damaged

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to a failure (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, slight misting at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box is corroded and peeling

power steering noisy under load and slightly grabbing

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Fail 13 Feb 2019 126,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to a failure (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, slight misting at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box is corroded and peeling

power steering noisy under load and slightly grabbing

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,819 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres just miss inner wheel arch on lock to lock but have rubbing marks recomend a smaller wheel as not standard for vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2017 108,819 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Indicator switch faulty main beam stays on (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside and offside front tyres just miss inner wheel arch on lock to lock but have rubbing marks recomend a smaller wheel as not standard for vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,587 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

both exhaust boxes are corroded

vehicle has under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 97,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust boxes are corroded

vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,611 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

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

vehicle has under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 96,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

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

vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,126 miles

Front tyres bolding on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,557 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,551 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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MM55 AZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MM55 AZC, 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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MM55 AZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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