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J26 CHH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,417 mi
Last recorded186,417 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 CHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 186,417 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 186,417 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 175,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 175,322 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 164,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 164,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 153,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable, outer casing damaged

Windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 136,436 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 128,959 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 103,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,255 miles

rear nearside tyre cracks in side wall

rear offside tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,607 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 55,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,243 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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J26 CHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 J26 CHH, 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 J26 CHH registered?

J26 CHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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