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VE05 JZH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

203,884 mi
Last recorded203,884 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 JZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 203,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 202,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 198,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 197,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 195,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 194,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 191,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 185,241 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 176,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 163,262 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 163,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 142,145 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,251 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 118,251 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 112,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,970 miles

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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VE05 JZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VE05 JZH, 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

How do I check the history of VE05 JZH?

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What year was VE05 JZH registered?

VE05 JZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is VE05 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 JZH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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