CarVerify

Free Car Check

WN55 SVK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

258,631 mi
Last recorded258,631 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 SVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
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

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 258,631 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2017 258,631 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour engine revved then cleared but showed signs of smoking after test completed (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2015 254,510 miles

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

Nearside and the offside front shocker have not been fully fitted in hub but fully secure at the time of test

Nearside rear brake hose covered in grease so not fully inspected

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

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

Slight play in the offside inner steering joint

Fail 27 Jul 2015 254,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside and the offside front shocker have not been fully fitted in hub but fully secure at the time of test

Nearside rear brake hose covered in grease so not fully inspected

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

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

Slight play in the offside inner steering joint

Pass 24 Feb 2015 244,419 miles

O/S brake light slightly dim

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 244,358 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

O/S brake light slightly dim

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 227,395 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 227,372 miles

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

Number plate lamp to the n/s a little dull

Pass 29 Jul 2013 204,228 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 179,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 179,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 157,831 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 157,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 136,061 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 136,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge (suspect tracking defect)

Rear o/s tyre worn on the inside edge and has a couple of cuts.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 116,745 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 116,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,281 miles

rear brake pads appear worn

Fail 7 Nov 2007 71,212 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,905 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WN55 SVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVK, 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

How do I check the history of WN55 SVK?

You can check the full history of WN55 SVK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WN55 SVK registered?

WN55 SVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is WN55 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN55 SVK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WN55 SVK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WN55 SVK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.