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J88 CWR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

205,521 mi
Last recorded205,521 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 CWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 205,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 200,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 193,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 188,722 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 185,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 177,811 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 174,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 174,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 169,742 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract.

exhaust middle & rear silencer corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 169,742 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract.

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

exhaust middle & rear silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2017 162,928 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 162,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost suspension arm mounting bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost lower suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost & rearmost lower arm mounting bush(s) foremost close to ecessive (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 155,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 144,838 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,694 miles

Front brake discs liped

Fail 27 Aug 2013 121,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake discs liped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,903 miles

Front tyres On Limit

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 107,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres On Limit

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 95,661 miles

noise from o/s driveshaft

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,061 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,450 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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J88 CWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J88 CWR, 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 J88 CWR registered?

J88 CWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is J88 CWR safe to buy?

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