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J300 PDS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

188,898 mi
Last recorded188,898 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 PDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 188,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 183,070 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 183,061 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 174,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 167,080 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 167,080 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 158,018 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 158,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 151,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut does look quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut does look quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 151,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.85 average limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 80 kg behind (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut does look quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut does look quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 143,193 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 143,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 May 2018 137,686 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer wall of tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 132,258 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

exhaust boxes in poor condition

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 132,245 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

exhaust boxes in poor condition

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,178 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 126,165 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective lamp on (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,364 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 121,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,204 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 108,204 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,550 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,191 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,610 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 47,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,916 miles

UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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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J300 PDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 J300 PDS, 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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J300 PDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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