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MW55 MLN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 127,874 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 127,874 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 124,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 124,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine M.I.L light does not appear to work.(pre 01/07/2008)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 123,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 122,265 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Engine M.I.L light does not appear to work.(pre 01/07/2008)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 120,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 114,760 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 114,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,797 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 110,796 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on - sensor wire damaged

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,877 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 108,875 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,421 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,705 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres staring to mishape

exhaust back box and middle box corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 101,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres staring to mishape

exhaust back box and middle box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,846 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,443 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,224 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 68,224 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,294 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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MW55 MLN 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 73.1%.

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 MW55 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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