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VX05 JJL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,072 mi
Last recorded76,072 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 JJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,072 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,659 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 73,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,456 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 71,456 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working replace bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,623 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 67,623 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 57,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,314 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,316 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,971 miles

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

rear struts starting to leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear struts starting to leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,553 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,414 miles

advise rear pad check may be thin???

non comercial tyres fitted to both front and n/s/r wheels

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 JJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VX05 JJL, 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 VX05 JJL registered?

VX05 JJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 JJL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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