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WJ55 EXN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 137,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 130,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 127,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 121,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,106 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 112,106 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,160 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,160 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,425 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 104,420 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,786 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,556 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,556 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,505 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 67,505 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,863 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 58,863 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,878 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,649 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 33,648 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,894 miles

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

advise front wiper blades

Fail 19 Dec 2008 25,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 EXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJ55 EXN, 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

How do I check the history of WJ55 EXN?

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What year was WJ55 EXN registered?

WJ55 EXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WJ55 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 EXN shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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