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JR52 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

249,437 mi
Last recorded249,437 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR52 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 249,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 246,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 240,591 miles

front brake back plates coroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 240,577 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both lower ball joint rubber boots in poor condition

front brake back plates coroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 240,274 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 240,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 238,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 232,440 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 232,440 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 223,148 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 223,148 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 213,817 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 213,817 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 203,879 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 197,601 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber case corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 197,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber case corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 192,937 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 177,883 miles

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

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2014 177,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2013 157,159 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 157,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 131,307 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 122,150 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 110,829 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 110,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 99,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 99,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,120 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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JR52 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 JR52 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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JR52 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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The MOT history for JR52 DUB shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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