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HJ55 WUW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,811 mi
Last recorded194,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 194,811 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked at lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Gear lever knob missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted scuffed badley (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly off colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Reg lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly off colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres have some sidewall damage [225/40x19 ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 194,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Gear selector knob missing

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower section not impairing drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front door damaged

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 194,401 miles

Front passengers outer and drivers seat belt buckle shroud missing

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

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 194,398 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front passengers outer and drivers seat belt buckle shroud missing

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

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 192,486 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Test stopped due to excessive white smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside and Offside- covers missing but working okay (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges especially outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 187,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 182,089 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 175,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 161,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 161,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 149,746 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 10 Mar 2017 149,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 136,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

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

damage to nearside rear light lence

play in both rack end joints

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2016 136,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad waring light on

damage to nearside rear light lence

play in both rack end joints

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 122,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,782 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine movement would advise further mounting check

nearside mirror cracked

nearside passenger seatbelt stalk cover missing

slight damage on nearside rear light lens

vehicle loaded at test

Fail 15 Mar 2014 111,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine movement would advise further mounting check

nearside mirror cracked

nearside passenger seatbelt stalk cover missing

slight damage on nearside rear light lens

vehicle loaded at test

Pass 31 Dec 2012 90,511 miles

nearside door mirror tape repaired

some wear in front anti roll bar D bushes

vehicle part loaded at test

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,849 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knocking noise on steering no excess play detected or roughness in steering operation

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,405 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,131 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 WUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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