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WN55 AJX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,505 mi
Last recorded179,505 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 AJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 179,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 176,178 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 176,178 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 172,378 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 169,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 166,676 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 166,676 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 162,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 155,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 150,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( lower outer ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust section outer detached and corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

rear exhaust section outer detached and corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

Pass 13 May 2016 144,531 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at cooler (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 138,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 129,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 121,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 115,925 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,484 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 99,448 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2011 92,587 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 92,587 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 79,906 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 62,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,569 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 53,568 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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WN55 AJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN55 AJX, 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 WN55 AJX registered?

WN55 AJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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