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PX55 BHJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,420 mi
Last recorded45,420 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 BHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 45,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 43,857 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 42,976 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 41,857 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 37,978 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 37,973 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 36,949 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,122 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,336 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,859 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 26,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 26,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2014 26,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2013 24,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,014 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,887 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,868 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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PX55 BHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PX55 BHJ, 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 PX55 BHJ registered?

PX55 BHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PX55 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX55 BHJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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