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DJ02 DFJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

233,013 mi
Last recorded233,013 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ02 DFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 233,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 233,013 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 221,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 217,556 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 212,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 208,364 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 202,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 195,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 182,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 170,152 miles

x2 headlamps slightly defused

Fail 18 Oct 2017 170,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed brake pad wiring (1.9.2c)

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

x2 headlamps slightly defused

Pass 26 Oct 2016 158,388 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at unions (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 158,053 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at unions (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 148,790 miles

undertrays fitted

front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front inner tyre wall heavily cut recommend replacement

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear unions

both rear tyres bald on inner edges recommend GEO align

Pass 19 Oct 2014 138,175 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly, disc discoloured.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 131,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight leak os inner drive shaft boot

Pass 31 Oct 2012 127,274 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on all the time

rear exhust box starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2012 127,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

air bag light on all the time

rear exhust box starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2011 118,117 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 118,117 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear discs badly worn and grooved

Pass 19 Jul 2010 104,462 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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DJ02 DFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DJ02 DFJ, 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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DJ02 DFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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