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HF54 JKJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,572 mi
Last recorded100,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 JKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 100,572 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,975 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 96,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,125 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,611 miles

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

exhaust backbox peeling

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,483 miles

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

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,344 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Play in front suspension lower arms rear bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,547 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,390 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,003 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 9,887 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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HF54 JKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HF54 JKJ, 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 HF54 JKJ registered?

HF54 JKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 January 2005.

Is HF54 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF54 JKJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF54 JKJ have outstanding finance?

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