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RJ55 UJN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,937 mi
Last recorded149,937 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 149,937 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 149,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 142,854 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 137,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 134,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,466 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 130,466 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,952 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 117,586 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 113,435 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,165 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,110 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 93,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,162 miles

center rear seat belt outer stalk case missing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,137 miles

engine oil level w2arning on , offside front mirror damaged , near side rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,063 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 UJN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

RJ55 UJN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is RJ55 UJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 UJN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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