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VE55 WDT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 WDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 94,653 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 92,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 91,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,963 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,991 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 86,991 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens cracked (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,264 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 82,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,937 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 61,603 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 54,937 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,937 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,179 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,752 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 WDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE55 WDT, 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 WDT registered?

VE55 WDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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