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HJ05 UYK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,829 mi
Last recorded116,829 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 116,829 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both top mounts slightly noisy and tight

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light does not illuminate

exhaust rear back box and centre box deteriorate/ peeling

Fail 11 Jun 2026 116,825 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both top mounts slightly noisy and tight

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light does not illuminate

exhaust rear back box and centre box deteriorate/ peeling

Pass 13 Jun 2025 114,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount bearing tight/noisy

Nearside Rear mud flap insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top mount bearing tight/noisy

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,937 miles

Front suspension top mount bearings slightly tight and noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2023 109,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 109,810 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 108,596 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,399 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 105,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,273 miles

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

bonnet 2ad safety catch faulty

Fail 28 Mar 2019 99,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet 2ad safety catch faulty

Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,213 miles

slight wear o/s and n/s/f strut top mounts

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,881 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,830 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,523 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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HJ05 UYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HJ05 UYK, 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 HJ05 UYK registered?

HJ05 UYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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