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JUF 283E

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUF 283E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,788 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 99,788 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,291 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 99,291 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,787 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 98,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2007 98,338 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 98,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

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

maun beam warning light operating when dipped lights operating

slight play in near side king pin thrust washers

Pass 20 Jul 2006 97,425 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 97,425 miles

Centre Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lap only seat belts fitted (inported vehicle)

main beam warning light incorrectly wired

oil leak off side of engine

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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JUF 283E is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JUF 283E, 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 JUF 283E registered?

JUF 283E is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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