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HJ05 UYL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,480 mi
Last recorded119,480 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 119,480 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 109,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,266 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 108,261 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 100,390 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,627 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 95,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 94,897 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 87,192 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 87,192 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,936 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,184 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,886 miles

front & rear pads look low inners

offside & nearside front brake flexy hoses perishing

offside front inner cv boot perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,816 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,426 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,259 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,670 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 UYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

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

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