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C3 JRU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,619 mi
Last recorded93,619 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 93,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to hose retaining clips corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe tube nuts badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose to pipe retaining clips corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe tube nuts badly corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

tow bar electrics not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,008 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 84,008 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper retainer spring missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 71,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded with part of the back box secured with wire.

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock appears to be leaking but not excessively. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers lap section minor fraying. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 71,800 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded with part of the back box secured with wire.

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock appears to be leaking but not excessively. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers lap section minor fraying. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 66,731 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 14 May 2018 66,731 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 25 May 2017 61,479 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,327 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,184 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 45,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,887 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2014 38,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,142 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 36,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,434 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 33,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 30,805 miles

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

both rear tyres nails in tread

n/s rear tyre cut in tread

o/s rear disc scored

Fail 16 Jul 2011 30,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres nails in tread

n/s rear tyre cut in tread

o/s rear disc scored

Pass 17 Jul 2010 28,850 miles

o/s rear disc poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,930 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 22,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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C3 JRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C3 JRU, 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 C3 JRU registered?

C3 JRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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