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HJ55 ULB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

220,389 mi
Last recorded220,389 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 220,389 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 220,379 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 214,342 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes slight movement

both front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

centre and rear exhaust outer skins rusty/ coming off

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2017 214,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front lower arms rear bushes slight movement

both front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

centre and rear exhaust outer skins rusty/ coming off

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 214,311 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 214,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 212,458 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (2MM)

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY / OUTER SKIN COMING OFF

REAR SPRINGS RUSTY

Fail 2 Nov 2015 212,458 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (2MM)

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY / OUTER SKIN COMING OFF

REAR SPRINGS RUSTY

Pass 23 Oct 2014 206,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2013 200,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust rusty

no spare wheel

Fail 24 Oct 2013 200,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust rusty

no spare wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2012 194,952 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm and slight mark in it

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2012 194,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm and slight mark in it

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2011 190,919 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 173,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 148,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 148,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 112,580 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 112,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 ULB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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