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VX05 JJF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 JJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 83,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,392 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 81,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,417 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,480 miles

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

Offside Front SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN DRIVERS SEAT.SEAT IS SECURELY MOUNTED

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,592 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 68,557 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,717 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 60,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,593 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 49,779 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,406 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 42,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,045 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 30,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,054 miles

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

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

both rear tyre slight cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Jan 2010 21,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,175 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 15,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,758 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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VX05 JJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VX05 JJF, 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 VX05 JJF registered?

VX05 JJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 JJF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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