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C16 MPJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests42 (31 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.8%

Mileage

140,172 mi
Last recorded140,172 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

31 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 140,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 272,374 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,022 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 124,902 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 124,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 269,498 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 269,491 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,703 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Outer sills corroded

Nearside lower ball joint dust covers worn

Offside Front lower ball joint dust covers worn

Offside Outer sills corroded

Underbody corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 266,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,814 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2020 255,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer wall on tyre cut

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 112,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 252,822 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 252,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,405 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 252,407 miles

Rear fuel tank strap damaged

both rear tyres worn on inside

exhaust system poorly made

hydraulic rams fitted and use for suspension front and rear

noise from top strut mounts found whilst doing lock to lock test

small chip in frond windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 17 May 2018 252,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fuel tank strap damaged

both rear tyres worn on inside

exhaust system poorly made

hydraulic rams fitted and use for suspension front and rear

noise from top strut mounts found whilst doing lock to lock test

small chip in frond windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 28 Dec 2017 252,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect AFTERMARKET HDI UNIT FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail NO DAMPING EFFECT ON ALL HYDRAULIC SHOCKERS (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail NO DAMPING EFFECT ON ALL HYDRAULIC SHOCKERS (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect AFTERMARKET HDI UNIT FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail NO DAMPING EFFECT ON ALL HYDRAULIC SHOCKERS (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail NO DAMPING EFFECT ON ALL HYDRAULIC SHOCKERS UNITS ALSO LEAKING FROM SEALS/SUSPENSION IS SOLID (these are non standard adjustable height units) (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing against bracket (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured hydraulic suspension mounting bracket (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing against bracket (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE RUBBING ON INNER WHEEL ARCH ON FULL LOCK

Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 244,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Edges Worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,602 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Dec 2015 235,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 235,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,343 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,331 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside front brake showing signs of over heating

Pass 23 Dec 2014 219,657 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 219,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,879 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 13 Jan 2014 189,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror cover missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 189,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror cover missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 83,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres heavily perished

offside fornt tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,723 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

offside fornt tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2012 167,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 167,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 151,634 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,468 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 132,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 102,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,865 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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C16 MPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.8%.

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 C16 MPJ, 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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C16 MPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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