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PJ55 AOL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,142 mi
Last recorded110,142 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 AOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,120 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,640 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES AND THE PIPES CANNOT BE FULLY SEEN DUE TO COVERS

Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES AND THE PIPES CANNOT BE FULLY SEEN DUE TO COVERS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,908 miles

BOTH OF THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES BUT CAN NOT FULLY BE SEEN DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Fail 14 Aug 2017 108,908 miles

BOTH OF THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES BUT CAN NOT FULLY BE SEEN DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,453 miles

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

front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes have slight movement

Fail 16 Jun 2015 105,449 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,445 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 101,434 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,727 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 86,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,720 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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PJ55 AOL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ55 AOL, 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 PJ55 AOL registered?

PJ55 AOL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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