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MV55 MPU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,196 mi
Last recorded192,196 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 192,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 192,196 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 181,077 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 177,199 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 175,319 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 175,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 170,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 169,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 165,130 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 165,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 159,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 153,866 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 124,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 122,713 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,103 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 103,103 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 89,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,060 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,740 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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MV55 MPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV55 MPU, 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 MV55 MPU registered?

MV55 MPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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