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L444 JAP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,169 mi
Last recorded183,169 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 JAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 183,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 179,779 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 173,443 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 167,126 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 167,103 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 161,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged receiver (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 161,351 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged receiver (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 155,762 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 146,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 141,972 miles
Fail 17 May 2016

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 136,003 miles
Fail 19 May 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2014 130,978 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 123,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 122,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 113,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 101,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 101,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake lever very close to seat when pulled fully up

Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,377 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,167 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 72,167 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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L444 JAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L444 JAP, 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 L444 JAP registered?

L444 JAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is L444 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 JAP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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