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RJ55 UHG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,721 mi
Last recorded135,721 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 135,721 miles

Both exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 114,564 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 114,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,440 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 95,041 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 95,041 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view replaced (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 93,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,978 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 88,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-tray prevents full inspection of some testable items

Fail 23 Sep 2015 81,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-tray prevents full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 42,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,841 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2010 33,841 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 UHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc 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 RJ55 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

RJ55 UHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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