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MJ55 UNS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

318,140 mi
Last recorded318,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 UNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 318,140 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded and outer skins peeling away

Nearside sliding door corroded and holed

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skins peeling away

exhaust heatshields loose and rattling

Fail 8 Jun 2026 318,140 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded and outer skins peeling away

Nearside sliding door corroded and holed

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skins peeling away

exhaust heatshields loose and rattling

Pass 17 Jun 2025 316,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 316,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 316,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2023 314,524 miles

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Sep 2023 314,524 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Sep 2022 312,879 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 312,849 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 309,594 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 306,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 302,892 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 296,090 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 296,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 287,476 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 280,083 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 280,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 266,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2015 266,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 241,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 217,886 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 217,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2011 189,529 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 161,899 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 161,523 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 130,264 miles

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2008 100,845 miles

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

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 UNS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNS, 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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MJ55 UNS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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