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MW55 ULM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,463 mi
Last recorded32,463 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 ULM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,463 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 22,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 22,244 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified blanking plate fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 20,617 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 20,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 17,158 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 17,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 1,390 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 592,209 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 572,383 miles

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

brake wear sensor light on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 572,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

brake wear sensor light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 510,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 433,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 363,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 292,237 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 222,226 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 145,390 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 76,331 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 ULM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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