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VN55 VNK

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,755 mi
Last recorded115,755 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 115,755 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 115,755 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,755 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 115,755 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 115,755 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from n/s/r to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

no reverse lights

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,644 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 115,643 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork ex play in bush (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2017 113,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylender (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,678 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,561 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 113,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 112,090 miles

front brake discs corroding on inside

front pads worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 111,930 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 111,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 80,496 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 80,496 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side rear seat belt not working

tail pipe bent

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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VN55 VNK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN55 VNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN55 VNK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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