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J100 DCP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,342 mi
Last recorded70,342 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 DCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 63,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,534 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 57,514 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 48,012 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 47,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,075 miles

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

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

exhaust silencers corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 47,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust silencers corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,340 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,306 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,099 miles

N/S/F brake disc rusted on inner face

Pass 10 May 2011 24,944 miles

all brake discs becoming pitted

Fail 10 May 2011 24,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake discs becoming pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,656 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J100 DCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J100 DCP, 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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J100 DCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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