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TJT 371R

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,940 mi
Last recorded46,940 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 371R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 46,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion o/s/f brake disc

Fail 26 Jul 2014 46,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

surface corrosion o/s/f brake disc

Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,854 miles

advise steering flexible joint split

advise steering wheel cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,736 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

steering column coupling split

steering wheel cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,445 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear axle mounting points have been repaired

Fail 31 Oct 2009 40,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise steering wheel cover cracked

both batteries insecure

n/s wiper blade split

rear fuel hose fouling heater

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,958 miles

O/S/F chassis / jacking point corroded

Very slight play N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,964 miles

play steering idler and system

underside rusted and repaired

Fail 9 Oct 2007 35,958 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play steering idler and system

underside rusted and repaired

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,591 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 34,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 22,733 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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TJT 371R is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TJT 371R, 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 TJT 371R registered?

TJT 371R is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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