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PJ55 LTU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,507 mi
Last recorded206,507 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 206,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 206,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 198,388 miles

Nearside Front outer boot is cracking

Offside Rear caliper handbrake mechanism looks to be lubricated with grease

Pass 30 Jul 2020 189,585 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 178,251 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front inner cv boot slightly split

Fail 10 Jun 2019 178,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear spring not fully seated (needs rotating)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front inner cv boot slightly split

Pass 30 May 2018 165,991 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has a small tear in it at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust rubber snapped at time of test but secure

Pass 29 Jun 2017 155,736 miles

Offside Front door check strap snapped at time of test

full covers fitted underneath at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2016 141,364 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 110,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 82,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 60,505 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,509 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,344 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 LTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ55 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

PJ55 LTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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