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PV55 EPY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,618 mi
Last recorded156,618 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 156,618 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 156,610 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear edge of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front strut towers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight nick, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 151,138 miles

Both front strut tower mounting points slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 151,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front strut tower mounting points slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 142,745 miles

Front Both front strut tower mounting points starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes off suspension arms covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes off suspension arms covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 142,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front strut tower mounting points starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes off suspension arms covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes off suspension arms covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 136,111 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Needs replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs replaced ASAP 215/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

The central exhaust heatshield is slightly insecure

The exhaust system is corroded but not blowing

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced ?

The exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 21 Jan 2021 126,002 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced ?

The exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Jan 2020 120,307 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Has this vehicle had a timing belt?

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 120,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Has this vehicle had a timing belt?

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,116 miles

Central high level brake light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s too front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,849 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 100,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,357 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 72,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,997 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,741 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,819 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,391 miles

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

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

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

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
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PV55 EPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 PV55 EPY, 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 PV55 EPY registered?

PV55 EPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is PV55 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 EPY 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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