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VE55 DHD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,457 mi
Last recorded162,457 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 DHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 162,457 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 162,267 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 161,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 161,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 158,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 156,441 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2021 151,465 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 143,762 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 143,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,066 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 135,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 123,473 miles

undershields/sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 123,468 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undershields/sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,545 miles

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

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

Offside upper stop lamp lens missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2016 113,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside driveshaft support bearing bracket bolt missing (loose)

Offside upper stop lamp lens missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,877 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's slightly worn/corroded

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2015 99,877 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc's worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's slightly worn/corroded

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,728 miles

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

Nearside front coil spring slightly away from end stop

Nearside front tyre perished in tread

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a deep slice in tread not showing cords

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 86,662 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front coil spring slightly away from end stop

Nearside front tyre perished in tread

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a deep slice in tread not showing cords

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,269 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,269 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 71,677 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,871 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 42,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,118 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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VE55 DHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE55 DHD, 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 VE55 DHD registered?

VE55 DHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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