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SJ55 UBB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

240,654 mi
Last recorded240,654 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 240,654 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 229,736 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 218,673 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 218,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 205,309 miles

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

windscreen cracked along lower edge

Pass 31 Oct 2019 191,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 177,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 165,099 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

advice on corshon and holed at rear doors

advice on front drop links covers cracked not split

advice on further look at hand and foot brake o/s/r

advice on n/s/r metal brake pipe from flexy to flexy

Pass 18 Oct 2016 152,715 miles

advice on furthet look at rear number plate lights

advice on o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes slight pitting and corshon

advice on rear shockers

advice on slight lift at o/s/f and n/s/f suspenshon and look at rear front suspenshon aram bushess

advice on slight pitting and corshon at front to rear metal brake pipes at rear o/s and n/s

Pass 22 Jun 2015 134,055 miles

advice on look at n/s/r number plate light

Fail 16 Apr 2014 119,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 119,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 106,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 80,416 miles

look at rear no plate light, front windscreen cracked at o/s lower corner

Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,167 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 UBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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