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WEU 522L

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,968 mi
Last recorded71,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 522L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 71,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,513 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 63,712 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,051 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 60,049 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 57,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 54,144 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,185 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 46,184 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2013 42,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 42,977 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,145 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 38,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,802 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,299 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,483 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 16,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S Park brake effort slightly low

nail in tyre

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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WEU 522L is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WEU 522L, 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 WEU 522L registered?

WEU 522L is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is WEU 522L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 522L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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