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HJ55 UKT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,268 mi
Last recorded176,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 UKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 176,268 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 173,753 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 171,164 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 fog lamp water ingress

Pass 31 Jan 2023 166,480 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 156,261 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 147,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 143,846 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake discs worn but not excessively (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 143,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake discs worn but not excessively (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 138,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 132,829 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 127,063 miles

Oil leak poss power steering ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 121,265 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 114,869 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 114,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,592 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,675 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,018 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 UKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UKT, 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 HJ55 UKT registered?

HJ55 UKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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