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K88 JOO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,442 mi
Last recorded160,442 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 JOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 160,442 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 159,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 156,514 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 156,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 154,165 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 154,164 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 149,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 144,875 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 139,511 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 139,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 123,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 114,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

minor play in nearside front steering system

Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sports/ lowering suspension fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 107,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sports/ lowering suspension fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 101,430 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,426 miles

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

offside rear brake sticky

Fail 25 Aug 2010 75,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake sticky

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,990 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 63,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,201 miles

front discs gettig poor

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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K88 JOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K88 JOO, 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 K88 JOO registered?

K88 JOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is K88 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 JOO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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