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J40 DDS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

228,612 mi
Last recorded228,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 DDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 228,612 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 227,090 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 224,419 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 221,217 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 217,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 216,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 221,452 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 205,362 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 200,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 194,704 miles

offisde front seat belt web frayed

Pass 18 Jul 2015 190,183 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 188,874 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 187,559 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 184,952 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 184,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 180,393 miles

Brake pad warning light on due to broken sensors

Slight cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2011 180,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad warning indicator on

Pass 23 Feb 2010 169,326 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 169,208 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 130,723 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 130,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 99,684 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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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.

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