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WU55 ZNJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,454 mi
Last recorded137,454 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ZNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 137,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 137,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 133,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 132,441 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to callipers and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel cooler damaged

power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 30 Apr 2021 132,417 miles

Exhaust system insecure pipe fractured from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to callipers and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust in poor condition

fuel cooler damaged

power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 8 Nov 2019 131,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewall damage no chord showing

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

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 131,092 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed about to snap (1.1.15 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded by steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewall damage no chord showing

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

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,440 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to under side of vehicle

hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

slight play both front lower arms back bushes

Fail 29 Oct 2018 125,433 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to under side of vehicle

hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

slight play both front lower arms back bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2017 119,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-18 heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

oil warning light on

ALL TYRES INCORRECT LOAD RATING FOR VEHICLE WEIGHT

Fail 20 Oct 2017 119,051 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-18 heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

oil warning light on

ALL TYRES INCORRECT LOAD RATING FOR VEHICLE WEIGHT

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,484 miles

Low engine oil

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

Oil leak ()

all handbrake cables corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls damaged but not excessive

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2016 111,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Low engine oil

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

all handbrake cables corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls damaged but not excessive

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 105,722 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 105,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,922 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 99,902 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,478 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,946 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2011 81,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel heater damaged but not leaking fuel

nearside front tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel heater damaged but not leaking fuel

nearside front tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 69,819 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,865 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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WU55 ZNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WU55 ZNJ, 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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WU55 ZNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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