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MJ55 EEN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 73,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,768 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf inner disc face slight pitting / corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,264 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 66,264 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,109 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 59,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,503 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,422 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,816 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 46,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,341 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 37,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,152 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,492 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 21,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,364 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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MJ55 EEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MJ55 EEN, 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

How do I check the history of MJ55 EEN?

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What year was MJ55 EEN registered?

MJ55 EEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is MJ55 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ55 EEN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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