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VN55 TWP

2005 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,599 mi
Last recorded68,599 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Wagon R48,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 TWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 68,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

all tyres perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in both front upper strut top mounts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2025 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in both front upper strut top mounts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,445 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cracking both rear tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,762 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,913 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,378 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,046 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,654 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner rack joint

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,095 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,064 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 35,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,477 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,388 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,128 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge-tracking?

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 15,128 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge-tracking?

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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VN55 TWP is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Wagon R fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN55 TWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Wagon R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN55 TWP registered?

VN55 TWP is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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