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BU55 DJG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,762 mi
Last recorded173,762 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 DJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 173,762 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 169,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 166,183 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 163,048 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 156,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 149,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 142,406 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom balljoints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 142,406 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom balljoints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 135,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 134,627 miles

Offside Front wing mirror slightly damage

Pass 24 Sep 2015 126,185 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 126,185 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,977 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,440 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,428 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,730 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 72,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 72,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,190 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,712 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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BU55 DJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU55 DJG, 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 BU55 DJG registered?

BU55 DJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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