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WV55 TSZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

177,257 mi
Last recorded177,257 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 TSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 177,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 162,030 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 135,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Top mount creaking

O/S/R Brake slow to respond

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,778 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 98,777 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,590 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,179 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,562 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,918 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,889 miles

rear discs pitting on limits

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,245 miles

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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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WV55 TSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WV55 TSZ, 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 WV55 TSZ registered?

WV55 TSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 TSZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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