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J11 SUN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,376 mi
Last recorded160,376 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 SUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 160,376 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 158,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 158,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 155,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 158,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 150,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,323 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 130,322 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,537 miles

Exhaust centre and rear box sections slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,788 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,929 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 78,927 miles

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

rear brake discs worn/rear pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Dec 2010 66,558 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

Fail 24 Dec 2010 66,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,881 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,096 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 32,452 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,452 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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J11 SUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel 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 J11 SUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J11 SUN?

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What year was J11 SUN registered?

J11 SUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is J11 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 SUN 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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