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MW55 TKN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,097 mi
Last recorded133,097 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 133,097 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper boot slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 133,096 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper boot slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 129,461 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,338 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,995 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front brake wear indicator showing on dash but brakes are ok

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear inner brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,645 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear inner brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 103,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554518w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 96,688 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554518w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 90,875 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 90,846 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 81,873 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 72,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,672 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 29,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 18,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,895 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 TKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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