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HJ55 VPE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

173,347 mi
Last recorded173,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 173,347 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 172,163 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 170,363 miles

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

silencers corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2024 170,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

silencers corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2023 167,794 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top+getting stiff operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 164,881 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 164,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 164,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 161,573 miles

Offside sill and exhaust corroded

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 159,043 miles

o/s sill corroded,exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 155,078 miles

exhaust corroding,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,front brake hoses wearing,o/s sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 149,827 miles

rear brake pipes corroding,rear silencer corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2018 149,827 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pipes corroding,rear silencer corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,090 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2016 129,519 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 129,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 120,237 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes,both rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

slight play in o/s front suspension bush

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,035 miles

front+rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread,offside front suspension arm bush wearing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 108,984 miles

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

front+rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread,offside front suspension arm bush wearing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,388 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,815 miles

front and rear brake discs worn.

near side tyres worn on edges.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,392 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 VPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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