2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RJ55 HVP
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 238,363 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 HVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 238,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 HVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (RJ55 HVP) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Excessive movement within D BUSHES (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
RJ55 HVP Mileage History
- 31/03/2022223,589 mi
- 31/03/2022223,598 mi+9 mi
- 18/03/2023231,763 mi+8,165 mi
- 02/04/2024238,363 mi+6,600 mi
- 02/04/2024238,363 mi
Average of roughly 7,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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