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JH05 BAT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,200 mi
Last recorded107,200 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH05 BAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 107,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,869 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 106,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 100,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,299 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,193 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 70,193 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,110 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2016 70,110 miles

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,396 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,420 miles

brake warning light on

centre exhaust section corroding and deterioating

front and rear brake discs badly lipped

front brake pads getting low

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes starting to get weak

o/s front tyre getting very low especially on inner edge

repair tape on n/s rear light lense

Fail 7 Apr 2014 68,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on

centre exhaust section corroding and deterioating

front and rear brake discs badly lipped

front brake pads getting low

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes starting to get weak

o/s front tyre getting very low especially on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,448 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,925 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,123 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 36,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 27,576 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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JH05 BAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JH05 BAT, 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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JH05 BAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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