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OE55 MVX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,773 mi
Last recorded157,773 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 MVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 157,773 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake servo pipe (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 152,488 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 152,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens ? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 145,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Above rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 145,391 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Above rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R17 99V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 137,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced & no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced & No pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R17 99V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting incorrectly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 131,177 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack or substance in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 126,472 miles

beam patterns poor

rear plate

Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 119,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside wiper blades not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ball joints worn on link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ball joints worn on link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner ra ck joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,183 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,491 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,876 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 56,657 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv rear brake discs scored

adv unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads

Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,973 miles

adv rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2009 44,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,215 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,761 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 MVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OE55 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

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

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