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JB55 MCW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,705 mi
Last recorded78,705 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB55 MCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has corrosion to external casing

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has corrosion to external casing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2024 77,757 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 76,865 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,512 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,062 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 68,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs corroded on braking surface

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,358 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,624 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,622 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,164 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,392 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 47,417 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,417 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,970 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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JB55 MCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JB55 MCW, 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 JB55 MCW registered?

JB55 MCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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