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T28 JWL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,021 mi
Last recorded111,021 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 JWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 111,021 miles

Central exhaust abox corroded

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

Offside Front Brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Rear Brake backplate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 106,835 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 106,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sat belt catch covers missing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shock casings corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 105,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sat belt catch covers missing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shock casings corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,361 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

passenger seat belt catch case missing

rear shocks corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 104,359 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorating

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

passenger seat belt catch case missing

rear shocks corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and off side front wishbone arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 101,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and off side front wishbone arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,964 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,986 miles

Nearside 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)

rear shocks corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 98,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

rear shocks corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f link arm has slight play

rear shock casings corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front and rear brake pad wear wires broken

Fail 13 Jul 2015 93,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front and rear brake pad wear wires broken

Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,664 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,660 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,974 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 87,974 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,807 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 83,807 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,988 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 79,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,523 miles

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

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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T28 JWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T28 JWL, 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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T28 JWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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