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P900 JNR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,960 mi
Last recorded169,960 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 JNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 169,960 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 162,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 157,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,276 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,892 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 135,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 131,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 131,096 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,164 miles

Nearside sliding door doesn't open from the outside

Fail 23 Jan 2017 119,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside sliding door wont open from outside

Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,390 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 109,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,178 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,008 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,310 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,584 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,945 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,585 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,585 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,345 miles

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

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

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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P900 JNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P900 JNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P900 JNR registered?

P900 JNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is P900 JNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P900 JNR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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