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WG55 JNL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,740 mi
Last recorded187,740 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 JNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 187,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 184,802 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 176,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 168,559 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 161,275 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 161,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 151,149 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 145,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 141,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust deterating

childseats in rear x3

headlamp leveling device inop

Pass 3 Oct 2011 130,794 miles

WIPERS SMEAR==CHILSD SEATS IN OSR AND CENTRE SEAT BELT==POSS AIR LEAK ON ENG==SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK ENDS

Fail 3 Oct 2011 130,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WIPERS SMEAR==CHILSD SEATS IN OSR AND CENTRE SEAT BELT==POSS AIR LEAK ON ENG==SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK ENDS

Pass 24 Sep 2010 117,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 96,442 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,925 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 JNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG55 JNL, 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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What year was WG55 JNL registered?

WG55 JNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WG55 JNL safe to buy?

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