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WU55 CNJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,982 mi
Last recorded139,982 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 139,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 133,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and both edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section is heavily corroded

all brake warning wiring has been disconnected and bypassed

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Apr 2023 133,382 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and both edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section is heavily corroded

all brake warning wiring has been disconnected and bypassed

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 133,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on the outer edge, not within the tested area, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on the inner edge, not within the tested area, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

all brake warning wiring is damaged/bypassed

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust is heavily corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2022 133,104 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens is covered over (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittently working during the test (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on the outer edge, not within the tested area, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on the inner edge, not within the tested area, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

all brake warning wiring is damaged/bypassed

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust is heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 132,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on the outer edge, not within the tested area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the outer edge, not within the tested area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside mirror damaged

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust section are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2019 130,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on the outer edge, not within the tested area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated due no nail/screw in the tread (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the outer edge, not within the tested area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside mirror damaged

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust section are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Nov 2018 124,185 miles

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on both edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust section is deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2018 124,164 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on both edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust section is deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,578 miles

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

Offside mirror housing is damaged/deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2017 115,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside mirror housing is damaged/deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 96,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre is excessively worn on the outer edge, this area is not measured for the MOT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,421 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,817 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 79,812 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

play in steering rack off side

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,121 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,121 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,403 miles

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

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

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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WU55 CNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WU55 CNJ, 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 WU55 CNJ registered?

WU55 CNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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