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JE54 JAM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

205,001 mi
Last recorded205,001 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE54 JAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 205,001 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 203,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 201,712 miles

exhaust silencers corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 201,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust silencers corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 198,469 miles

near side and off side rear spring rubber mounting cups missing

Fail 7 Aug 2023 198,467 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

near side and off side rear spring rubber mounting cups missing

Pass 26 Jul 2022 195,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 192,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 188,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 181,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 171,159 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 171,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 159,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear end bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 159,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 155,734 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight leak

all tyre treads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2015 142,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads very low

Fail 24 Sep 2015 142,183 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake pads very low

Pass 2 Oct 2014 131,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 122,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 122,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 112,410 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 112,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,674 miles

n/s/f s/light dim

Fail 5 Oct 2010 93,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,486 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,282 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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JE54 JAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JE54 JAM, 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 JE54 JAM registered?

JE54 JAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is JE54 JAM safe to buy?

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