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HW55 JHK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 JHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,199 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 72,348 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,797 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 59,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,917 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

brake discs have light corrosion on faces

exhaust silencers outer covers corroding weakening

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 22 Mar 2022 58,917 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

brake discs have light corrosion on faces

exhaust silencers outer covers corroding weakening

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 6 Apr 2021 58,662 miles

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

all 4 brake discs have surface rust due to low usage

Pass 8 Jun 2020 58,166 miles

n/s/r shock absorber has a slight weap

o/s/r shock absorber has a misting of oil on outer case

rear and centre exhaust silencer outer covers corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,970 miles

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion/pitting

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers have misting of oil but operating as intended

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes cracking but not resulting in excess movement

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,639 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking slightly but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,665 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes cracking slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,799 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 38,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 29,397 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,163 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,209 miles

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,704 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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HW55 JHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HW55 JHK, 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 HW55 JHK registered?

HW55 JHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is HW55 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 JHK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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