VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER WG55HKB has 29 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 257,205 miles 7 months ago on Monday 13th October 2025 at 07:13.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Monday 12th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

WG55HKB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 2026257,205 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Lightly Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Brake Pipe Plastic Coating Swollen / Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Clips Or Supports Missing, Pipe Adequately Supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nearing Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nearing Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Noise From Steering Column / Rack
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2025257,205 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Level Low
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Lightly Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Brake Pipe Plastic Coating Swollen / Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Front To Rear @ Front Section (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Clips Or Supports Missing, Pipe Adequately Supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nearing Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nearing Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Noise From Steering Column / Rack
  14. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 20247TH OCTOBER 2025251,305 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Over (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Undertrays Throughout Restricting Inspection
  5. MINOR - Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 2024251,303 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By More Than 50% Of The Reflecting Surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Over (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Undertrays Throughout Restricting Inspection
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn And Boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. MINOR - Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20237TH OCTOBER 2024243,404 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2023243,404 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20227TH OCTOBER 2023226,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Dual Purpose.
  2. MINOR - Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface Both Sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Pin-Hole In Nearside Outer Cv Boot
  4. ADVISORY - Headlight Leveling Control Disabled/taped Over.
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2022226,140 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Dual Purpose.
  3. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  5. MINOR - Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface Both Sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Seat Belt Missing Stalk Ends Inaccessible (7.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Pin-Hole In Nearside Outer Cv Boot
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20217TH OCTOBER 2022212,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20207TH OCTOBER 2021200,460 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 20197TH OCTOBER 2020182,510 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear At Front Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear At Front Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light On
FAILED25TH MARCH 2019182,510 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear At Front Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear At Front Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light On
  11. DANGEROUS - Brake Pipe Connection Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System Front To Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
PASSED6TH APRIL 20187TH APRIL 2019167,967 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing Both (2.7.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components.
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Exhaust.
FAILED6TH APRIL 2018167,967 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing Both (2.7.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components.
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Exhaust.
PASSED7TH APRIL 20177TH APRIL 2018150,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Worn On Edges.
  3. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Exhaust.
FAILED6TH APRIL 2017150,804 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Worn On Edges.
  8. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Exhaust.
  9. FAIL - Front Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  10. FAIL - Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  11. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED6TH APRIL 20167TH APRIL 2017133,418 MI
FAILED4TH APRIL 2016133,418 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Caliper Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
PASSED8TH APRIL 20157TH APRIL 2016117,987 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
FAILED7TH APRIL 2015117,987 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201428TH FEBRUARY 201599,613 MI
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201499,613 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED1ST MARCH 201328TH FEBRUARY 201477,266 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Near Side Front Strut Top Bearing Has Restricted Movement
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 201377,266 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Near Side Front Strut Top Bearing Has Restricted Movement
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201213TH FEBRUARY 201361,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201128TH MARCH 201248,992 MI
PASSED29TH MARCH 201028TH MARCH 201139,762 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20093RD OCTOBER 201035,716 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20083RD OCTOBER 200926,195 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG55HKB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

WG55HKB MOT Comments

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WG55HKB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 257,205 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,860 miles

WG55HKB FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration WG55HKB was manufactured on Monday 3rd October 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 257,205 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 12,860 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG55HKB has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 62 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 26 Minor, 17 Major, 2 Dangerous and 18 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does WG55HKB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 WG55HKB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG55HKB Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 WG55HKB does have Tax. Read more

When does WG55HKB Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG55HKB will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WG55HKB MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG55HKB will expire in 5 months on Monday 12th October 2026. Read more

When did WG55HKB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG55HKB was on Monday 13th October 2025 at 07:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG55HKB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for WG55HKB we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WG55HKB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for WG55HKB we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG55HKB?

WG55HKB is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has WG55HKB done?

The odometer reading for WG55HKB at the last MOT in October 2025 was 257,205 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 12,860 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG55HKB?

The vehicle WG55HKB was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 3rd October 2005. Read more

What colour is WG55HKB?

The official colour of WG55HKB is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does WG55HKB have?

WG55HKB has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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