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T55 MJJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,014 mi
Last recorded144,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 MJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 144,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess correded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 144,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess correded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 139,904 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencers slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2025 139,903 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust silencers slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 132,367 miles

Central Rear sections of exhaust system starting to corrode

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 132,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear sections of exhaust system starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,924 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 115,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,827 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 110,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,738 miles

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2019 104,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,207 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,551 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,932 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,994 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,152 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 43,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,005 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,381 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 12,885 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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T55 MJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T55 MJJ, 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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T55 MJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for T55 MJJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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