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J500 JCE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

260,459 mi
Last recorded260,459 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 JCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 260,459 miles

numerous body and suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 236,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 209,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 182,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 166,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 153,229 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 153,205 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 153,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 144,482 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 135,721 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 126,718 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,326 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both hand brake cables badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,550 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 62,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,173 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,715 miles

Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 12,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 10,374 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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J500 JCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J500 JCE, 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 J500 JCE registered?

J500 JCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is J500 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 JCE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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