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WN55 WDE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,839 mi
Last recorded122,839 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 WDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 122,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 122,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,289 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,289 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 111,656 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 105,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,061 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 97,061 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,591 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 84,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,211 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 49,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,330 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,792 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 WDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

WN55 WDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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