2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · MW55 DFD
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/12/2005. Recorded mileage 256,798 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 256,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2460cc
MW55 DFD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/11/2025
- 256,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MW55 DFD Mileage History
- 18/03/2022256,411 mi
- 21/03/2022256,416 mi+5 mi
- 05/11/2025256,798 mi+382 mi
Average of roughly 106 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
MW55 DFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (MW55 DFD) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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