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WX55 AAN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,756 mi
Last recorded34,756 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 AAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 34,756 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn found at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 34,736 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 29,722 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 26,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 23,834 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 19,640 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 19,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 18,906 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 14,206 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 14,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 13,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,938 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 7,925 miles

exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,906 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 7,906 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 6,448 miles

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 26 May 2010 5,804 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 5,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 May 2009 5,342 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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WX55 AAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX55 AAN, 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 WX55 AAN registered?

WX55 AAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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