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VK55 WEW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,539 mi
Last recorded130,539 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 WEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 130,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 128,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 126,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 118,952 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 114,876 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 110,336 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,838 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2017 97,836 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,796 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 78,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,636 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,058 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,129 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,429 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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VK55 WEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VK55 WEW, 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 VK55 WEW registered?

VK55 WEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is VK55 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 WEW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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