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HJ55 XAM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,587 mi
Last recorded106,587 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 106,587 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PAD WEAR

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,583 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,230 miles

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 89,266 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,845 miles

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

engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,695 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Advise service & repair (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Advise service & repair (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 293,719 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 286,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 277,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 270,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 258,549 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 258,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 299,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 184,235 miles

off side rear light lens cracked

slight damage to body work

Fail 17 Sep 2009 183,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

off side rear light lens cracked

slight damage to body work

Pass 16 Sep 2008 135,421 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 135,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front wipers are smearing windscreen

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 XAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

HJ55 XAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is HJ55 XAM safe to buy?

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