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WG54 VNJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

180,329 mi
Last recorded180,329 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 VNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 180,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 172,786 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 165,577 miles

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

park brake efficiency low 17%

Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,062 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 151,853 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 151,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 145,679 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 145,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 136,037 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 136,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 130,136 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 130,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 120,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 109,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 102,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 91,759 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 91,724 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 85,857 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 77,040 miles

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

both front tyres light cracking

diesel warning lamp on

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,551 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres on 3mm tread nearside rear low on outside edge

glow plug lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,663 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 49,211 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres 3mm tread

Pass 10 Apr 2009 49,211 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm tread

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,461 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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WG54 VNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WG54 VNJ, 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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WG54 VNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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