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J66 TRH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,808 mi
Last recorded56,808 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 TRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 56,808 miles

Rear Rear exhaust corrosion.

Fail 8 Oct 2025 56,808 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust corrosion.

Pass 2 Oct 2024 42,741 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 42,662 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 40,844 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,016 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 37,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,627 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 30,651 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,403 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,876 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,131 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 7,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J66 TRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J66 TRH, 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 J66 TRH registered?

J66 TRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is J66 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 TRH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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