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J90 DGD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,007 mi
Last recorded82,007 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 DGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,007 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,461 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,408 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,799 miles

Central Front seat belt not tested due to seat missing

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top cover (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear coil spring area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 61,797 miles

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

Central Front seat belt not tested due to seat missing

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top cover (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear coil spring area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,748 miles

back exhaust box

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chair lift acces pamp o/s bracket on underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,557 miles

offside front tyre valve slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,679 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,828 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 50,787 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 45,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,485 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,123 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.mm

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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J90 DGD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J90 DGD, 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 J90 DGD registered?

J90 DGD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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