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HJ55 LLN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,461 mi
Last recorded109,461 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 109,461 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 106,983 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 106,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 103,667 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 103,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,627 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,519 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 81,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,559 miles

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

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

both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,174 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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HJ55 LLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJ55 LLN, 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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HJ55 LLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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