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MT55 OFB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,972 mi
Last recorded79,972 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 OFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,972 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2024 76,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion forming on underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2024 76,830 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion forming on underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 73,903 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 73,903 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not fully retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded/deteriorated.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads starting to get low. (OSF)

Front subframe and suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,344 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,232 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,352 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess all 3 cables starting to corroded around pivot link compensator (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,178 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 55,178 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,155 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,834 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres starting to show signs of perishing,light cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,554 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 OFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

MT55 OFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is MT55 OFB safe to buy?

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