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WJ55 MYP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,351 mi
Last recorded40,351 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 MYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 40,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear cant access rear seats for seatbelt inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2025 40,351 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear cant access rear seats for seatbelt inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2024 39,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

can't access to rear seat belt due to customer goods

Pass 15 Nov 2023 39,477 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 38,960 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner coilspring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 38,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced very bright (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner coilspring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective bothside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,388 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 38,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corroded seriously weakened

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corroded seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 35,490 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 30,637 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,750 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,035 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 18,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,982 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 14,982 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,549 miles

front and rear pads getting low

fuel tank straps damaged

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,968 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 MYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MYP, 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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WJ55 MYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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