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VE55 JZH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,437 mi
Last recorded144,437 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 JZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 144,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 135,127 miles

Exhaust center box slightly corroded .

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes sligtly worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 135,127 miles

Exhaust center box slightly corroded .

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes sligtly worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,180 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 131,177 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 128,678 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 127,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,739 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 121,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone ball joint, rubber boot starting to perish

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower wishbone ball joint boot starting to perish

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,635 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pads worn 4/5000 miles max

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust silencers weak and corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 116,635 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pads worn 4/5000 miles max

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both exhaust silencers weak and corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,724 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 112,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 106,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 106,818 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,027 miles

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/r brake light dim.

o/s door mirror damaged just in limits.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,517 miles

bonnet catch stiff

chips in screen

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,936 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,677 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 JZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VE55 JZH, 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 VE55 JZH registered?

VE55 JZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is VE55 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 JZH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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