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MJ55 UNF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

301,380 mi
Last recorded301,380 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 301,380 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 301,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2025 280,607 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 261,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 260,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 241,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 241,452 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 220,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 194,926 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 167,208 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 142,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 138,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,799 miles

exhaust sustem corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 131,009 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 131,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 125,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 115,535 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 115,535 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 106,394 miles

exhaust back box corroded

wipers smearing

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 93,899 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 75,785 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 58,137 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 39,573 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 UNF 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 78.3%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

MJ55 UNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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