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OV55 ZVT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,298 mi
Last recorded144,298 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 144,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 139,718 miles

Headlights Misty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 132,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 124,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 119,637 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 119,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 114,714 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Rusted

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tail Box Outer Casing Rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,334 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 101,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2016 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 83,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,798 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 67,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 57,523 miles

offside rear brake disc very corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 57,523 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc very corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,140 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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OV55 ZVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OV55 ZVT, 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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OV55 ZVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for OV55 ZVT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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