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JO04 UNE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,466 mi
Last recorded119,466 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 UNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,466 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2024 117,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,866 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner engine bay brake pipes covered in oil/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion including some suspension components but none currently excessive

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,448 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,721 miles

undertrays and under shield fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,293 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,293 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,891 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive From output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 95,889 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From the rear flexible to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From the rear flexible to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded From power steering pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive From output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 89,510 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,510 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle from rack across the sub-frame and up n/s (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,047 miles

Ehaust centre and rear section outer skin corroded

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,047 miles

Ehaust centre and rear section outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,895 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 70,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,778 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 59,775 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,817 miles

both rear wheel trims missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,837 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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JO04 UNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JO04 UNE, 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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JO04 UNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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