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WN55 UUP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,051 mi
Last recorded206,051 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 206,051 miles

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

Body component insecure rear heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

windscreen cracked along the top

Pass 7 Apr 2021 203,485 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 203,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 201,325 miles

offside mirror cracked

van checked and repaired prior to test

Pass 7 May 2015 198,111 miles

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

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

advise exhaust corroded but not leaking

advise some corrosion on brake pipes

nearside front seatbelt catch damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2015 198,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

advise exhaust corroded but not leaking

advise some corrosion on brake pipes

nearside front seatbelt catch damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 181,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 161,483 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 161,483 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 159,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 142,631 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 142,631 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,912 miles

front and rear pads poss 3mths

Fail 14 Oct 2009 121,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear pads poss 3mths

Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,314 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 95,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 UUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 UUP, 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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WN55 UUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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