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MW55 JCO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

299,489 mi
Last recorded299,489 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 JCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 299,489 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 288,794 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 288,794 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 281,351 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 262,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 19 Nov 2021 241,938 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 75% worn

Pass 12 Dec 2020 224,534 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn and allowing movement

rear inner brake pads worn close to limit

rear shock absorbers slight leak

Fail 12 Dec 2020 224,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn and allowing movement

rear inner brake pads worn close to limit

rear shock absorbers slight leak

Pass 14 Nov 2019 204,722 miles

o/s/f lower arm bushes breaking up and allowing movement

Fail 14 Nov 2019 204,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

o/s/f lower arm bushes breaking up and allowing movement

Pass 16 Nov 2018 182,664 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres worn to excess

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 Aug 2018 182,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

both front tyres worn to excess

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2017 182,512 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 9 Oct 2017 182,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling pad wear wire (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn low to edges

both rear tyres wearing to edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 176,709 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 171,208 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 171,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 158,092 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 158,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 132,771 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,191 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 43,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,209 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres close to limit of 1.6mm

rear brake pads worn low

slight damage to both reartyre outer side walls

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres close to limit of 1.6mm

rear brake pads worn low

slight damage to both reartyre outer side walls

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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MW55 JCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MW55 JCO, 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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MW55 JCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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