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BJ55 EJF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,945 mi
Last recorded153,945 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 EJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 153,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion around vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2024 153,900 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion around vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 147,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Top and bottom nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 136,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,602 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,607 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 116,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 111,095 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Underbonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 220,568 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 189,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side sill damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 157,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 126,584 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 80,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,787 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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BJ55 EJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ55 EJF, 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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BJ55 EJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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