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JC02 SOX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC02 SOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 72,216 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,863 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread area and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine bay covers fitted obstructing visual checks

Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,418 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 4 Jun 2021 51,418 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

underbody components obscuring testable items.

Fail 10 Jun 2020 50,601 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect character spacing. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect character spacing. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

underbody components obscuring testable items.

Pass 2 May 2019 49,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 47,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,281 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,874 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,303 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,382 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,878 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 33,878 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,818 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,889 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,889 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2008 25,857 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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JC02 SOX 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 82.6%.

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 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 JC02 SOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JC02 SOX registered?

JC02 SOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is JC02 SOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC02 SOX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JC02 SOX have outstanding finance?

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