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PJ55 URW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,339 mi
Last recorded150,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 URW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 150,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 147,453 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 138,968 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 130,446 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 130,446 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 125,399 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 122,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,843 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2018 117,075 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 117,066 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 114,648 miles

Coolant below minimum, coolant leak from engine(thermostat area?)

Front wipers are getting smeary.

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 114,648 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant below minimum, coolant leak from engine(thermostat area?)

Front wipers are getting smeary.

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,842 miles

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

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

tread cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,139 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 111,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 105,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,401 miles

nearside front wheel rim is damaged

nearside lower outer sill is damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2012 90,401 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel rim is damaged

nearside lower outer sill is damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside seat belt catch cover missing

spair tyre not in carior

Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,358 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,680 miles

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

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 URW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

PJ55 URW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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