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VW55 VWV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

215,249 mi
Last recorded215,249 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW55 VWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 215,249 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 215,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 211,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heating rubbing when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flex surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flex surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 211,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heating rubbing when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flex surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flex surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 208,968 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 203,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Fail 18 Oct 2022 203,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Pass 26 Oct 2021 199,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 194,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 192,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 191,221 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished and cracking recommend repacement (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 3 May 2018 191,221 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished and cracking recommend repacement (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2017 180,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 160,578 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 150,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 142,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 140,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 136,395 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 135,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 131,157 miles

N/S door mirror glass broken

Fail 21 Apr 2009 131,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

N/S door mirror glass broken

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 107,214 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

air bag light on

offside rear lens crack no white showing

oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,145 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 61,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

brake warning light on dash

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads coming down to wear limit

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 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VWV, 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 VW55 VWV registered?

VW55 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is VW55 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW55 VWV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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