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JJ53 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,779 mi
Last recorded114,779 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ53 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 114,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 20 Dec 2024 110,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust back box peeling

Pass 23 Dec 2022 103,235 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust back box corroded and peeling

Pass 24 Dec 2021 97,894 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,630 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all / both front to rear to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 85,063 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all / both front to rear to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,252 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,814 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,913 miles

1.n/s rear tyre has a split in tread

2.rear engine mount worn

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 72,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

1.n/s rear tyre has a split in tread

2.rear engine mount worn

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 24 Jun 2014 70,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,765 miles

both front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,488 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,818 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 32,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JJ53 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 JJ53 DUB, 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 JJ53 DUB registered?

JJ53 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is JJ53 DUB safe to buy?

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