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HJ55 XAC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,695 mi
Last recorded188,695 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 188,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 179,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 170,470 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 170,470 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 160,766 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 152,069 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 141,901 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 141,874 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,565 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 135,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,372 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin, unable to see clearly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,971 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 118,971 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of center brake pipe rusty , rest not visible under cover just passable (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt two front lower arm dust covers ONLY JUST PASSABLE (2.4.G.2)

center & rear ex weak/rusty ONLY JUST PASSABLE

rear no plate lights ONLY JUST PASSABLE

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,424 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,892 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,728 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 XAC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ55 XAC registered?

HJ55 XAC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 XAC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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