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RJ55 HTN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,343 mi
Last recorded4,343 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 4,343 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,696 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 88,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind ok at test

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f too r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2017 77,806 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 70,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 65,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,671 miles

underside covered making inspection difficult

Fail 30 May 2014 62,669 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 20 May 2013 57,339 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust corroded

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

spare tyre out of shape

Pass 26 May 2012 54,096 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,282 miles

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

seven seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,792 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,792 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 HTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTN, 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 RJ55 HTN registered?

RJ55 HTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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