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X777 JBS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX777 JBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,130 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,673 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 53,673 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt not retracting correctly (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split - grease leaking out (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split - grease leaking out (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,981 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,579 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,703 miles

Offside and nearside front tyre treads cracking

Offside and nearside rear tyre treads cracked and worn at between 2.5mm 3.5mm

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,876 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,762 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,706 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)

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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X777 JBS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X777 JBS, 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 X777 JBS registered?

X777 JBS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is X777 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X777 JBS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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