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OE55 MWL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,688 mi
Last recorded106,688 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 MWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 106,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 102,294 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,556 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 93,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,700 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Park brake lever seized slightly. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (rear of pipes) greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,799 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,660 miles

SUSPECT OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING TAIL BROKEN UNABLE TO CHECK DUE TO SEATING OF SPRING

Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,890 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,626 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 64,115 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,195 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,453 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 45,453 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,163 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 MWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 MWL registered?

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

Is OE55 MWL safe to buy?

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