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MJ55 JWK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,688 mi
Last recorded104,688 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 JWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 104,688 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm,235/50/18 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm,235/50/18 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm,235/50/18 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driveshaft splines worn

centre/rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 95,157 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust boxes corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 89,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 68,978 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 60,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2017 53,762 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,274 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 40,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,696 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,129 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,256 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 JWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JWK, 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 MJ55 JWK registered?

MJ55 JWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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