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DG05 MFJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,534 mi
Last recorded112,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 112,534 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 112,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 108,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 108,362 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 101,401 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 101,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,220 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,038 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 96,931 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,982 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 93,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 91,726 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 87,131 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 85,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,483 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,254 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 53,857 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 53,857 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,112 miles

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

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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DG05 MFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc 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 DG05 MFJ, 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 DG05 MFJ registered?

DG05 MFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is DG05 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 MFJ 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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