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CJ53 WJD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,176 mi
Last recorded103,176 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 WJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 103,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 99,664 miles

both top strut mounts noisy

play in steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2025 99,664 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both top strut mounts noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,918 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 40 20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all discs has surface corrosion

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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CJ53 WJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJ53 WJD, 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 CJ53 WJD registered?

CJ53 WJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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