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WJ55 AWW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,143 mi
Last recorded125,143 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 AWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 125,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 123,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 122,384 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 122,375 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 118,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 118,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 117,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 117,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,624 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,239 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,157 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust fumes in cab (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,911 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

Centre exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Evidence of slight leak from front of exhaust

Evidence of weak engine mounts

Front suspension arm inner bushes worn

Fail 9 Dec 2014 87,512 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Brake pad warining illuminated

Exhaust system corroding and deteriorating

Front brake discs and pads wearing close to service limits

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake discs and pads worn close to limits

Slight distortion to n/s/f roadwheel

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,512 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Brake pad warining illuminated

Exhaust system corroding and deteriorating

Front brake discs and pads wearing close to service limits

Rear brake discs and pads worn close to limits

Slight distortion to n/s/f roadwheel

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Pass 21 Dec 2013 74,660 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 74,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,811 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,697 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 25,240 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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WJ55 AWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ55 AWW, 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 WJ55 AWW registered?

WJ55 AWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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