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TR04 JAN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

270,935 mi
Last recorded270,935 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR04 JAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 270,935 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 256,501 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 240,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 229,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 217,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 207,941 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 181,837 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 167,427 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 144,967 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 130,491 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to back.

Rear inner brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,561 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,859 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 100,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement in antirollbar d bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,643 miles

movement in steering rack ns

spare wheels fitted to rear of van

Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

front and rear brake discs badly worn and lipped

movement in steering rack ns

Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,551 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges with splits in tread close to cords

exhaust tailpipes loose

Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,679 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,392 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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TR04 JAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TR04 JAN, 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 TR04 JAN registered?

TR04 JAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is TR04 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR04 JAN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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