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WG55 AYE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,359 mi
Last recorded89,359 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 AYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges 275/35/R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear silencer outer casings deteriorated / corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 85,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,241 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil residue under engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 82,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil residue under engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,069 miles

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 42/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 275/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 80,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 42/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 275/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,863 miles

Middle and rear exhaust corroded but secure

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corrosion before brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,933 miles

Middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside before first brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,410 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 74,408 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,740 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 68,830 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on edges and tread depth lines. 255/35r20

Nearside steering arm inner joint play sligfhtly

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,263 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 63,560 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,825 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing on inner edges

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.255/35r20

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering fluid close to minimum level

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,326 miles

ns/r reflector damaged.

Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ns/r reflector damaged.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,748 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,823 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,510 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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WG55 AYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WG55 AYE, 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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WG55 AYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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