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SJ55 BZG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,784 mi
Last recorded61,784 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 BZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 61,784 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

black smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,064 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,034 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,874 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,644 miles

centre & rear exhaust silencers poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,266 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake disc,s rusty & pitted

both rear brake disc,s rusty & pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,949 miles

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)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2009 35,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screw in n/s/f tyre

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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SJ55 BZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJ55 BZG, 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 SJ55 BZG registered?

SJ55 BZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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