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LJ55 JUV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,447 mi
Last recorded195,447 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 195,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 185,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 176,011 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 167,644 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 155,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 146,883 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 138,791 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 138,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,945 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,099 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 109,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,187 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 93,183 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s outer centre sill has slight damage

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,108 miles

both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

N/S/R Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

Slight Corrosion O/S Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipe

Slight Play In Front Suspension Lower Arm Inner Bushes

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,870 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

N/S/R Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight Corrosion O/S Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipe

Slight Play In Front Suspension Lower Arm Inner Bushes

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,566 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,566 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 51,742 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,868 miles

Driver side mirror damaged ,provides rear view

Hand brake is hard to apply

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,868 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Driver side mirror damaged ,provides rear view

Hand brake is hard to apply

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

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

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

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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LJ55 JUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ55 JUV, 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 LJ55 JUV registered?

LJ55 JUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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