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VE55 WBU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

175,995 mi
Last recorded175,995 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 WBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 175,995 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded To and From Steering Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s to inner hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear and Centre Exhaust boxes Rusty and Deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2025 175,387 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Centre and Rear Exhaust Boxes Deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s To Inner Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 175,384 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both o/s and n/s (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Centre and Rear Exhaust Boxes Deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s To Inner Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 169,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 169,428 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 165,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 165,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 159,036 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 159,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 154,483 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 154,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 146,636 miles

Offside Front Lower screen cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2020 146,617 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged pipe insecure and stuck between antiroll bar and subframe (pipe only has minor damage but should be checked before re test) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower screen cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2018 145,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 141,954 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 141,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,880 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 138,479 miles

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

Exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 121,451 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,188 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,612 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 64,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,917 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 42,917 miles

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

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 WBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

VE55 WBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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