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WR55 VGT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,147 mi
Last recorded82,147 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 VGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,147 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 77,809 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And perished ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 73,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,026 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 69,026 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 65,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,348 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 61,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 59,509 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,101 miles

Nearside Front 2-3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,657 miles

Item removed from interior mirror

Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,677 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,242 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,123 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,826 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 26,608 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 24,142 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,789 miles

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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WR55 VGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 WR55 VGT, 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 WR55 VGT registered?

WR55 VGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is WR55 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 VGT 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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