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HD54 JZJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,865 mi
Last recorded198,865 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 JZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 198,865 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 198,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability drop arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 195,219 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 189,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 185,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 179,008 miles

exhaust system outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 179,008 miles

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

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

exhaust system outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 176,339 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 172,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2018 165,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 165,360 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 150,072 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 138,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre section of tyre worn to 2.5mm also small cut in sidewall not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 129,127 miles

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency only just met MOT requirements

Fail 20 Oct 2015 129,127 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency only just met MOT requirements

Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,712 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 114,712 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,046 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,618 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,742 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,720 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,223 miles

vehicle weight on plate under bonnet shows 3200kg but three seats fitted in load area rang help desk and told could test but to make a advisory about this fact.

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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HD54 JZJ 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 76%.

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 HD54 JZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD54 JZJ registered?

HD54 JZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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