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PJ55 XWR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,903 mi
Last recorded127,903 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 127,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2025 124,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system has corroded casing

Fail 1 May 2025 124,529 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose porous both front (1.1.12 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system has corroded casing

Pass 29 Apr 2024 119,007 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 119,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear upper stop lamp lense missing but still red light showing

Pass 2 May 2023 113,357 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light 1/2 lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced heavily tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing check inner sill

Fail 28 Apr 2023 113,355 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light 1/2 lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced heavily tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing check inner sill

Pass 3 May 2022 105,540 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 105,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 94,323 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both NS & OS cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 90,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,237 miles

n/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 83,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 May 2013 81,815 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,352 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,902 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 XWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

PJ55 XWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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