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WN55 WCZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,514 mi
Last recorded129,514 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 WCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 129,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 112,186 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 110,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 96,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 78,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 69,855 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,897 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,284 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,963 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,610 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,566 miles

215/65/R16 109/107

BODY AND FRONT WHEELS DAMAGE.

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCERS;EXCESSIVE CORROSION OUTER SKINS.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH.

N/S/R REG LIGHT STARTING TO FADE.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SERVO RUSTY.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,081 miles

215/65/R16 C 103/104

BODY DAMAGE.

ENGINE OIL LOW.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST,AND SILENCERS.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SERVO RUSTY.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Middle exhaust box poor

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,898 miles

Exhaust middle box getting poor

Fail 5 Dec 2011 53,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust middle box getting poor

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres are slightly cracked/perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,690 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)

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 WCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

WN55 WCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for WN55 WCZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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