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WN55 SVL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,799 mi
Last recorded119,799 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 SVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 119,799 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 119,793 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 116,027 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 114,553 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER BOTTOM ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,734 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,091 miles

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

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 BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 111,318 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,800 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,785 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 104,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 100,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

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

Nearside front brake pad ware indicator defetive

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2013 100,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

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

Nearside front brake pad ware indicator defetive

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,957 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust system slightly corroded but not leaking

fuel cap seal detorated but sealing

hydraulic clutch pipe on bulkhead corroded

off side upper stop light not working

parking brake lever has exteneded travel

rear brake discs worn

side loading door only opems from inside the van, no passenger seating in the rear.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,391 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 95,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,729 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 79,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,174 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 61,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SVL, 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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What year was WN55 SVL registered?

WN55 SVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WN55 SVL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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