CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV55 ZWL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

279,399 mi
Last recorded279,399 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 279,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 279,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 279,221 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre lightly cracking

Offside Rear Tyre lightly cracking

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 251,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 241,979 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 213,601 miles

rear exhaust is corroded (outer casing)

Pass 12 Apr 2018 211,320 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 211,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 198,693 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 198,622 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 181,610 miles

exhaust tail pipes corroding

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

n/s/r brake pipe corroding under paint

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leak n/s engine bay

rear brake pads low

slight exhaust blow o/s engine bay

Fail 6 Apr 2016 181,609 miles

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

exhaust tail pipes corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding under paint

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leak n/s engine bay

rear brake pads low

slight exhaust blow o/s engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2015 164,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

both rear coil spring rubber mounts deteriorated

cuts in offside front tyre not to cords

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

slight distortion at osf tyre

steering wheel worn

Fail 16 Apr 2015 164,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

all tyres are cracking

rear coil spring rubber mounts deteriorated

steering wheel worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 141,740 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 119,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,421 miles

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,093 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,001 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV55 ZWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV55 ZWL, 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

How do I check the history of OV55 ZWL?

You can check the full history of OV55 ZWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV55 ZWL registered?

OV55 ZWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is OV55 ZWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 ZWL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV55 ZWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV55 ZWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.