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OE55 MVZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,857 mi
Last recorded66,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 MVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 66,857 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 66,805 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,131 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,779 miles

Exhaust system corroded + rear silencer peeling outer skin

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 61,774 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded + rear silencer peeling outer skin

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 60,048 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,712 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,831 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 55,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,509 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 51,534 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 51,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 51,522 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65R15C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65R15C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,125 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 50,118 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,356 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,177 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,725 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,082 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 19,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 13,937 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 10,061 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 MVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

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

Is OE55 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 MVZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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