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MT55 DNY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,198 mi
Last recorded155,198 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 DNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 155,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 155,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 154,647 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,639 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 152,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 522,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover has corroded away

Fail 9 Oct 2017 522,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and marked rear brake disc (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

driver advised on body work

front smoking sign not complete TAXI TEST FAIL

near side side door window not working TAXI TEST FAIL

Pass 12 Oct 2016 489,277 miles

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

driver advised body work taxi test

Pass 12 Oct 2015 452,559 miles

covers under bonnet so items not seen time of test

covers under car so items not seen time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2015 451,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine NOT CHECKED AS GOT OIL LEAK (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

covers under bonnet so items not seen time of test

covers under car so items not seen time of test

no taxi road test done TAXI TEST

off side front middle wheel cap missing TAXI TEST

Pass 13 Oct 2014 406,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 359,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 10 Oct 2013 359,074 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 8 Oct 2012 324,313 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 284,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 234,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 184,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 133,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,177 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,117 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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MT55 DNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MT55 DNY, 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 MT55 DNY registered?

MT55 DNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is MT55 DNY safe to buy?

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