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WG55 UJT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,531 mi
Last recorded70,531 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 70,531 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 70,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 63,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 59,180 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 58,964 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 54,744 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 54,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,701 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,930 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2020 47,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,071 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 43,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,270 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrosion.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 38,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing between treads

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,668 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,614 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,746 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & tread slightly uneven

Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,233 miles

nearside rear tyre has been puncture repaired

Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,968 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 12,728 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 UJT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc 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 WG55 UJT, 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 UJT registered?

WG55 UJT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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