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VF55 DNX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 DNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 122,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 120,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 120,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 118,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,043 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes cracked/weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencers deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 110,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

pas pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 108,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 104,410 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2019 104,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose over rear silencer

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,646 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 98,646 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,549 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,836 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,193 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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VF55 DNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VF55 DNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 DNX registered?

VF55 DNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is VF55 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 DNX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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