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J26 BUH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

295,717 mi
Last recorded295,717 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 BUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 295,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 284,679 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear tail gate slight crossion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 13 Nov 2024 284,508 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear tail gate slight crossion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 10 Nov 2023 270,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing and rear tail gate slight crossion

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 14 Nov 2022 253,189 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox lower mount have slight movement

Fail 11 Nov 2022 253,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and rear all x4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

gearbox lower mount have slight movement

Pass 11 Nov 2021 236,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2021 235,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides frontmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake inner shield deteriorated

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All round ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 217,519 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 217,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 211,258 miles

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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J26 BUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J26 BUH, 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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J26 BUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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