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WG55 HJY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

287,808 mi
Last recorded287,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 287,808 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 286,977 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 286,977 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 280,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 273,582 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 273,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 267,849 miles

exhaust system corroded

underbody covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 267,849 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 265,613 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

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

Corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 258,682 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 258,669 miles

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside & offside (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2017 240,926 miles

Brake wear indicator light on

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Oct 2017 240,924 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake wear indicator light on

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Oct 2016 217,108 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 216,961 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 186,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 152,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

area of damage to offside of windscreen .

Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,744 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 118,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,719 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 85,719 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,757 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,757 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,744 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,546 miles

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

fan belt slightly noisey on full lock

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,057 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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