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DJ03 BEC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,084 mi
Last recorded122,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ03 BEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 122,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 119,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 115,966 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 115,966 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,773 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 108,762 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,419 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 104,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,844 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,621 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 98,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,856 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,830 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,574 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 73,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2012 62,331 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 55,678 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 49,829 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,306 miles

bonnet safety catch seizing

offside rear indicator lens slightly damaged on outer corner

Fail 12 May 2009 43,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet safety catch seizing

offside rear indicator lens slightly damaged on outer corner

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,157 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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DJ03 BEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DJ03 BEC, 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 DJ03 BEC registered?

DJ03 BEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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