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WN55 AHP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

230,548 mi
Last recorded230,548 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 AHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 230,548 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 214,004 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 213,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 205,941 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

slight misting of oil on engine

slight play in o/s inner rack arm

Pass 8 Nov 2022 202,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in inner rack arms

Pass 19 Nov 2021 194,723 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 194,671 miles

Emissions not tested Engine noisy & excessive smoke on purge (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.80 plate value limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 194,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside rear wheel been welded.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 180,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 177,546 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 173,832 miles

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

engine / gearbox mounts worn

exhaust system deteroted

oil residue

Fail 21 Apr 2018 173,781 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine / gearbox mounts worn

exhaust system deteroted

oil residue

Pass 4 May 2017 171,801 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 171,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Spring Fitted Up Side Down

Rear Both Brakes Slight Binding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 169,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 156,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 148,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 143,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 134,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 127,732 miles

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

rear brake disks worn

under floor covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 119,242 miles

1.slight leak from rear shockers 2.rear handbrake cables corroded 3.n/s front tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 17 Oct 2008 91,437 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 91,433 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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WN55 AHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 WN55 AHP, 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 WN55 AHP registered?

WN55 AHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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