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VW55 MAD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,933 mi
Last recorded165,933 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW55 MAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 165,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both fronts corroded behind shock absorber leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2025 160,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 156,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 151,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 156,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 149,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 147,649 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 147,647 miles

Brake cable damaged Both (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS pump to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Dual mass flywheel noisy

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 146,237 miles

Coolant leak under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2017 145,305 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 145,305 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,363 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 142,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 141,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 136,387 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 131,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,414 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 120,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 107,751 miles

n/s front tyre starting to crack.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 107,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre starting to crack.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,759 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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VW55 MAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VW55 MAD, 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.

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VW55 MAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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