2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · JC55 RAC
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 192,673 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JC55 RAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 192,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JC55 RAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (JC55 RAC) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at .8 fail at 2.67 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
JC55 RAC Mileage History
- 09/08/2023174,118 mi
- 21/08/2023174,169 mi+51 mi
- 06/08/2024185,388 mi+11,219 mi
- 09/08/2024185,477 mi+89 mi
- 10/10/2025192,673 mi+7,196 mi
Average of roughly 8,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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