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VE55 JZF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

206,079 mi
Last recorded206,079 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 JZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 206,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 198,551 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 190,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 184,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 177,220 miles

Nearside Lower Coolant leak coolant rad (switch area) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 170,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 165,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 158,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 150,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 143,996 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 137,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 130,881 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 123,564 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,060 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 113,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,938 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2009 87,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,298 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,236 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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VE55 JZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VE55 JZF, 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

How do I check the history of VE55 JZF?

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What year was VE55 JZF registered?

VE55 JZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is VE55 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 JZF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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