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OV55 ZWS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,409 mi
Last recorded149,409 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 149,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 145,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 142,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 139,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 137,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,851 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,009 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,275 miles

Nail in front tyre

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,275 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,598 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,019 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,509 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,366 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 ZWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

Is OV55 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 ZWS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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