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WN55 ZJO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

196,445 mi
Last recorded196,445 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 ZJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 196,445 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 196,445 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 194,623 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 194,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 190,528 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 190,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 186,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre wall perished

Rear wheel arch corroded and damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2023 186,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre wall perished

Rear wheel arch corroded and damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2022 178,381 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 169,875 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 169,875 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 159,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 150,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 150,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 141,663 miles

Centre and rear exhaust outer skins corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 141,540 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust outer skins corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The metal bars underneath that attach the side steps are badly corroded.

Trim underneath by o/s/f wheel insecure

Under trays fitted covering componants

Fail 18 Aug 2017 129,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The metal bars underneath that attach the side steps are badly corroded.

Trim underneath by o/s/f wheel insecure

Under trays fitted covering componants

Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 105,422 miles

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

windscreen has crack across the top of the screen but not in the swept area

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,683 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,241 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,254 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZJO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 WN55 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

WN55 ZJO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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