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CJ54 ASJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ54 ASJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,735 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 120,092 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 120,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 118,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 117,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 116,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 116,683 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,680 miles

Exhaust Silencers Corroded Outer Skins

Handbrake Efficiency Only Just Met (16%) - May require adjustment/repair.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays & Floor Guards Fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 109,837 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 102,683 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,584 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 91,504 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,338 miles

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

exhust center pipe deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 80,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhust center pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,638 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 72,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2008 33,795 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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CJ54 ASJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc 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 CJ54 ASJ, 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 CJ54 ASJ registered?

CJ54 ASJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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