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WN55 UVB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,912 mi
Last recorded109,912 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 109,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 106,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,818 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 104,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,490 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 103,222 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 95,442 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 91,812 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 91,812 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 82,472 miles

Inner wheel arch liners and undertrays fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

detchable towbar removed at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

manufacturers covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,259 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion and rear exhaust box outer skins. (6.1.B.2)

Detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear tailgate struts weak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' times two chips. (8.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view , phone or sat nav holder.

under trays and inner arch covers fitted.

Pass 3 May 2015 68,635 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,736 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,299 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 55,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,515 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads 50% worn

rear pads 60-70% worn

Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,515 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads 50% worn

rear pads 60-70% worn

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,369 miles

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

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 UVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UVB, 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 UVB?

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What year was WN55 UVB registered?

WN55 UVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is WN55 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN55 UVB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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