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J718 SDH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

248,292 mi
Last recorded248,292 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ718 SDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 248,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 248,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 246,830 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 246,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 243,940 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 243,940 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 242,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 241,573 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 241,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 241,571 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

clutch heavy

timing belt cover missing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 238,398 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 238,395 miles

Battery insecure Both (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 236,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 232,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 232,341 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 224,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 221,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 221,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 215,265 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 215,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 204,724 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 204,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 191,336 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 191,342 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 175,522 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 175,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 153,256 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 153,256 miles

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

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

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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J718 SDH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 J718 SDH, 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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J718 SDH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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