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MT55 DPO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,042 mi
Last recorded130,042 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 DPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 130,042 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front unable to check seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2026 130,042 miles

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

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front unable to check seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2025 126,431 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 126,428 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + inner cv boot clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2024 124,865 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 123,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 122,379 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 121,185 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 121,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 117,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 101,429 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,446 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 85,774 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,955 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,083 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 39,916 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 DPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DPO, 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 MT55 DPO registered?

MT55 DPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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