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MM55 CEC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,064 mi
Last recorded152,064 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 CEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 152,064 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 145,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 137,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,852 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 125,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,623 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 120,623 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,291 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,502 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,454 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,702 miles

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

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 6 Sep 2014 89,408 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,717 miles

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

advise all brake pads low

Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise all brake pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,128 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,273 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,512 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 CEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MM55 CEC, 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 MM55 CEC registered?

MM55 CEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MM55 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 CEC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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