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PJ55 APZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 81,727 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 81,150 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 81,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 79,435 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 79,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,450 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 77,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 75,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,996 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 71,996 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 70,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,144 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 68,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 64,698 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 64,698 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,645 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 60,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,447 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 47,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,016 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,006 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 29,603 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 29,492 miles

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,949 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)

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 APZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ55 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

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

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