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WG55 HJV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,365 mi
Last recorded203,365 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 HJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 203,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 190,457 miles

battery insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2012 190,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 190,409 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 190,409 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 165,876 miles

front bumper damaged

front grille insecure

front top anti roll bar link arm joints boots split

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

n/s/f wheel rim damaged cut in tyre side wall

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2009 165,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front bumper damaged

front grille insecure

front top anti roll bar link arm joints boots split

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

n/s/f wheel rim damaged cut in tyre side wall

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear bumper damaged

rear pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,931 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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WG55 HJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG55 HJV, 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 WG55 HJV registered?

WG55 HJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is WG55 HJV safe to buy?

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