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PJ55 APX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,005 mi
Last recorded120,005 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 120,005 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 118,834 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 118,291 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 118,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 116,772 miles

Rear both exhaust silencers delaminating

Fail 6 Jun 2019 116,770 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both exhaust silencers delaminating

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 108,452 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 100,955 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,558 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,069 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,249 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,576 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 53,447 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,345 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,675 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,329 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 APX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 APX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ55 APX registered?

PJ55 APX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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