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OL55 JEL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,467 mi
Last recorded157,467 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL55 JEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 157,467 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2026 157,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 154,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 152,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 151,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 151,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 147,895 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker slight leak

exhaust system corroded

front ARB mounts cracked and corroded

rear brake pipes coated in grease possibly corroded

service light on

slight oil leak ok for mot

slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2021 147,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shocker slight leak

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

exhaust system corroded

front ARB mounts cracked and corroded

rear brake pipes coated in grease possibly corroded

service light on

slight oil leak ok for mot

slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2021 147,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle Structure Corrosion

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

Pass 24 May 2019 145,851 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

antiroll bar corroded

rear brake lines corroded

small chip in middle of windscreen

Pass 18 May 2018 145,417 miles

both front drop links dust covers worn

both front rear wishbone bushes worn

brake ferrules slight corrosion

chip on front screen

exhaust has corrosion

Pass 4 May 2017 144,415 miles

brake ferrules slight corrosion

chassis has minor corrosion in parts

chip on front screen

both rear wishbones worn

front disc heavily pitted and scored advise new pads also 80% worn

o/s/f hub has slight play ok for mot

o/s/r shocker slightly damp ok for test

rear tyres low and perished

Pass 9 May 2016 142,693 miles

front brake disc scored and worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 141,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 140,268 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 134,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 129,124 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 129,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 125,106 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2010 125,106 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2009 91,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,662 miles

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

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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OL55 JEL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OL55 JEL, 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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OL55 JEL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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