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WX55 EDV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 62,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,207 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 59,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,860 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,940 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,012 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,251 miles

n/s upper tail light inop

Fail 5 Sep 2014 46,713 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

O/S/R tyre is slightly deformed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,713 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

O/S/R tyre is slightly deformed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,976 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,920 miles

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,896 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 EDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EDV, 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 EDV registered?

WX55 EDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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