MOT Status
ValidMileage
228,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offisde front seat belt web frayed
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
o/s/f top suspension mount bearing rough
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
o/s/f top suspension mount bearing rough
Brake pad warning light on due to broken sensors
Slight cut in nearside front tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pad warning indicator on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J40 DDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 J40 DDS, 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 J40 DDS registered?
J40 DDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is J40 DDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J40 DDS 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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