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VU55 WVM

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,789 mi
Last recorded89,789 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 WVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,789 miles

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2025 88,106 miles

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

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 82,698 miles

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2020 81,309 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 81,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,021 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 75,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,609 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,405 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside number plate light lens missing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside number plate light lens missing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,179 miles

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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VU55 WVM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VU55 WVM, 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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VU55 WVM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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