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SJ55 TYZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,117 mi
Last recorded125,117 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 TYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 125,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension arms corroded ( not seriously weakened )

Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 123,968 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 121,642 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 121,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear back box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,636 miles

ADVISORY BOTH EXHAUST BOXES CORRODED

Fail 29 Jan 2021 118,636 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

ADVISORY BOTH EXHAUST BOXES CORRODED

Pass 15 Jan 2020 117,077 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,817 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

back box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2009 42,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,191 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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SJ55 TYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ55 TYZ, 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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SJ55 TYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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