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RJ55 HSV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,630 mi
Last recorded135,630 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 HSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 135,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 133,368 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 133,368 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 132,360 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 132,360 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,103 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 130,103 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,300 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

wiper blade split

Fail 14 Apr 2016 100,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,718 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,483 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,100 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,872 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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RJ55 HSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ55 HSV, 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 RJ55 HSV registered?

RJ55 HSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is RJ55 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 HSV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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