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WR55 VHA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

256,645 mi
Last recorded256,645 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 VHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 256,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 253,472 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 249,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 241,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 234,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 229,400 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 222,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Recommend renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough O/S/F suspension top mount stiff recommend repair (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 210,211 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 210,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 200,313 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 200,306 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 174,782 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 174,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 164,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 148,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,476 miles

chip in screen

rear box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 119,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

fuel warning on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,633 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 104,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 104,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,730 miles

n/side rear seat belt cover missing.

o/side mirror cracked.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,721 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 VHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 WR55 VHA, 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 WR55 VHA registered?

WR55 VHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for WR55 VHA 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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