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RA55 LJX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,635 mi
Last recorded161,635 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 LJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 161,635 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 158,035 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 158,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 156,887 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 156,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 155,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Side bar mounting brackets corroded offside

Fail 12 Jul 2023 155,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Side bar mounting brackets corroded offside

Pass 11 Jul 2022 154,226 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 152,987 miles

middle and rear exhaust heavilly cooroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 151,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 150,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 142,827 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 142,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,814 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 134,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 126,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 118,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 106,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,687 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,812 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,780 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,962 miles

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

off side wing mirror damaged but not seroiuosly effecting rear view

Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,184 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 52,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside 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)

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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RA55 LJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RA55 LJX, 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 RA55 LJX registered?

RA55 LJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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