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OV55 ZVX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 131,309 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 131,308 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 125,373 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 116,885 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 116,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both centre and rear exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,246 miles

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

exhaust system corroding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,253 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,544 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,153 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 82,116 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,699 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,702 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 32,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,841 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,169 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 ZVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZVX, 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 OV55 ZVX registered?

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

Is OV55 ZVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 ZVX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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