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PO55 OZP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,430 mi
Last recorded79,430 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 OZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,430 miles

Central Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall & Perishing Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,910 miles

Central Exhaust Box Outer Skin Starting to Deteriorate

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge, Outer Sidewall Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,450 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 72,865 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush wearing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,127 miles

Both headlamps faded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,667 miles

N/S AND THE O/S HEAD LAMPS ARE STARTING TO MIST OVER

Fail 15 Oct 2019 70,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

N/S AND THE O/S HEAD LAMPS ARE STARTING TO MIST OVER

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,615 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 67,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (flat spot) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,869 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,551 miles

front wiperblades poor clearing of screen

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres very perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,850 miles

both rear tyres cut but not showing cords

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,951 miles

both rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 14 Oct 2014 50,951 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,228 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 34,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,798 miles

E.S.P.light on.

engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all brake discs rusty on outer surfaces

nearside rear seat belt not fully retracting

under floor covers fitted not allowing full view to all areas

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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PO55 OZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PO55 OZP, 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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What year was PO55 OZP registered?

PO55 OZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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