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OE55 MVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,424 mi
Last recorded132,424 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 MVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 132,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 131,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both exhaust boxes deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 129,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both boxes on the exhaust deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 127,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both boxes on the exhaust showing deterioration

front and ear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 127,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both boxes on the exhaust showing deterioration

front and ear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,448 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 126,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 125,558 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,855 miles

Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 124,855 miles

Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 123,583 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 123,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 122,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 120,333 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (before flexis) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe, suspension arms and anti-roll bar all slightly corroded

Front Wiper blades smear windscreen

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension arms and shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 120,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (before flexis) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe, suspension arms and anti-roll bar all slightly corroded

Front Wiper blades smear windscreen

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension arms and shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 117,815 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,132 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,127 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,168 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 68,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,825 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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OE55 MVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE55 MVN, 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 OE55 MVN registered?

OE55 MVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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