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E3 JML

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,530 mi
Last recorded198,530 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 JML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 198,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 195,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 195,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 192,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 192,739 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 191,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 189,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 187,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 185,151 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 183,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 181,309 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 181,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 179,520 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 176,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 174,260 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 169,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 163,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 155,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 139,419 miles

PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE CASING BROKEN. UNDERGUARD PLASTIC COVER BROKEN.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 139,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE CASING BROKEN. UNDERGUARD PLASTIC COVER BROKEN.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 111,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 111,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E3 JML is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E3 JML, 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 E3 JML registered?

E3 JML is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is E3 JML safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 JML shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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