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PJ55 CXZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

244,190 mi
Last recorded244,190 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 CXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 244,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 244,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 233,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at unions to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti rattle clip missing from caliper

Fail 5 Aug 2025 232,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at unions to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti rattle clip missing from caliper

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 223,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides,Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer side wall.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides,before flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 223,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides,Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer side wall.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides,before flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 211,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 205,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 200,568 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front pin hole in drive shaft boot has got sealant on it

Pass 18 Aug 2020 196,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 189,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 180,353 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 171,566 miles

cover on exhaust staring to come away

Pass 21 Jul 2016 162,749 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 155,708 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 155,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 148,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 137,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 129,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre and rear exhaust corroded

offside hand and foot brake low effort

Pass 9 Nov 2012 129,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre and rear exhaust corroded

offside hand and foot brake low effort

Fail 26 Oct 2011 117,179 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,179 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,061 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 6 Oct 2009 82,396 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,694 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 CXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CXZ, 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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PJ55 CXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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