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HJ55 XAS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,979 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 103,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,067 miles

Exhaust system corroded, box skins poor.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,134 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 99,133 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

flat bed body frame corroded and holed on offside and nearside

general underbody corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged signs of perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged signs of perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective signs of cracking and perishing to the rubber ()

corrosion present throughout body mounting subframe horizontal & vertical members

Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,618 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member in central position (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Corrosion present throughout body mounting subframe horizontal & vertical members

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,982 miles

centre and rear silencers in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2014 84,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and rear silencers in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,296 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,750 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,084 miles

Slight cut in offside front tyre tread.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,409 miles

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

Inner 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 XAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

HJ55 XAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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