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SJ55 UBC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

248,100 mi
Last recorded248,100 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 248,100 miles

advise(front shocky turrets corroded)

advise(head light lens deteriorating)

advise(n,s,f inner cv boot deteriorating )

advise(n,s,f wheel bearing slightly noisy)

Pass 18 Apr 2025 236,288 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to join at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

advise(rear tyres wearing low)

Pass 18 Apr 2024 222,272 miles

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

advise(hand brake cable deteriorating & corroded)

advise(n,s,f inner cv boot cracked & perishing)

advise(n,s,r tyre wor n on edge)

advise(o,s,f arb link seal deterioratig)

advise(rear discs corroed)

advise(various brake pipes beginning to corrode)

Pass 19 Apr 2023 207,864 miles

advise(n,s,f inner cv boot cracking & deteriorating)

advise(o,s,f & both rear tyres wearing low)

advise(rear brake pipes beginning to corrode)

advise(rear discs surfaces corroded)

advise(rear hand brake cables corroded)

Pass 14 Apr 2022 194,329 miles

advise(slight sweat at metal pipes on steering rack)

Fail 1 Apr 2022 194,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 184,432 miles

advise(exhaust system corroded beginning to perish )

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre)

advise(o,s,f tyre waring close)

advise(rear brake pipe beginning to corrode)

Pass 31 Mar 2020 170,255 miles

advise(centre section of exhaust beginning to deteriorate)

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(rear shock absorber damp)

Pass 29 Mar 2019 160,867 miles

advise(brake pad warning on dash harness broken)

advise(centre section of exhaust deteriorating)

Pass 30 Mar 2018 151,307 miles

advise(exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise(front discs & pads 70% worn)

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,991 miles

advise(brake pad warning light on)

advise(exhaust system outer skins deteriorating)

advise(front blades smearing screen)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 129,947 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 129,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 105,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,223 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,937 miles

advise rear brake discs worn

advise rear brake pads worn

Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,039 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,326 miles

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

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 UBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UBC, 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 SJ55 UBC registered?

SJ55 UBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is SJ55 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 UBC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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