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WK55 SZN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,505 mi
Last recorded167,505 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 SZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 167,505 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2026 167,504 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2024 166,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2023 163,813 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded slightly

handbrake cables corroded slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2022 161,660 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust silencer outer covers corroded and coming away.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2021 158,608 miles

Exhaust system outer skin corroded - not resulting in exhaust leak.

Handbrake cables corroded - not seriously weakened.

O/S/R Handbrake cable securing clamp corroded - not seriously weakend.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 158,608 miles

Exhaust system outer skin corroded - not resulting in exhaust leak.

Handbrake cables corroded - not seriously weakened.

O/S/R Handbrake cable securing clamp corroded - not seriously weakend.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 157,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable retainer corroded but still effective.

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 157,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable retainer corroded but still effective.

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 144,687 miles

Manufacturer under vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components

Rear shock absorbers corroded and worn

Rear tyres cracking/deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2018 141,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

handbrake cable linkage corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2018 141,228 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

handbrake cable linkage corroded

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,587 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges/perished

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 139,583 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb dull (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges/perished

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

hand brake cables corroded

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2016 138,565 miles

Centre Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 130,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 99,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2011 85,691 miles

nearside and offside front antiroll bar drop links worn

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 68,246 miles

Child seat fitted to front seat

Plastic under covers fitted

Rear load area boaded

Pass 12 Dec 2009 51,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2009 51,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,927 miles

nearside rear reflector damaged

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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WK55 SZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc 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 WK55 SZN, 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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WK55 SZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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