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JJZ 3868

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,664 mi
Last recorded170,664 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 3868
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 170,664 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2026 170,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust outer skin weak.

Pass 22 Jul 2025 170,575 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 x Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 170,467 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin weak.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 170,268 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin weak.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 169,769 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin weak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 169,363 miles

Middle exhaust outer skin weak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 168,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 12 May 2018 166,684 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin weak.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 165,473 miles

Centre and rear exhaust outer skin weak.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 163,280 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer outer skin weak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 160,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs & pads wearing thin.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 144,390 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 144,390 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,161 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 124,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 95,995 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Aug 2010 78,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,189 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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JJZ 3868 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JJZ 3868, 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 JJZ 3868 registered?

JJZ 3868 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is JJZ 3868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJZ 3868 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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