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AP55 JPP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

247,623 mi
Last recorded247,623 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 JPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 247,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 239,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 239,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 232,323 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot detriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 227,402 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to nearside rear flexible brake hos has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to offside rear flexible brake hose has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

rear and center exhaust box outer casings breaking up but not leaking any gases .

Fail 2 Feb 2023 227,402 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to nearside rear flexible brake hos has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to offside rear flexible brake hose has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

rear and center exhaust box outer casings breaking up but not leaking any gases .

Pass 7 Feb 2022 224,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to rear flexible brake hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to rear flexible brake hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 224,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to rear flexible brake hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to rear flexible brake hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 221,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint rubber signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 216,603 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row seat fitted ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing edge 255/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 216,603 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row seat fitted ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing edge 255/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 210,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt multiple ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 203,959 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 196,812 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 190,008 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 185,273 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 185,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 180,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to inspect front drive shaft inner boots due to various covers being fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2014 180,709 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to inspect front drive shaft inner boots due to various covers being fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 175,424 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 168,340 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 162,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 156,470 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 156,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 150,519 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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AP55 JPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP55 JPP, 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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AP55 JPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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