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H15 JGD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,109 mi
Last recorded90,109 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 JGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 90,109 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,026 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,934 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 82,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,598 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 77,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 70,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to under body

Fail 27 Oct 2020 65,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to under body

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,722 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2019 60,722 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 59,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,181 miles

small cracks in all four tyre walls

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,335 miles

One number plate lens dirty.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 55,359 miles

One number plate lamp lens very dirty.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,359 miles

One number plate lamp lens very dirty.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,357 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,056 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2009 40,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,832 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,107 miles

Advise front plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,533 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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H15 JGD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H15 JGD, 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 H15 JGD registered?

H15 JGD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is H15 JGD safe to buy?

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