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EJ05 HDH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,810 mi
Last recorded193,810 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 193,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

POWER STEERING PIPE WEEPING

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 189,237 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 189,235 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 183,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 183,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 177,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 171,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 168,592 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 168,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 162,723 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 162,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 155,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 147,625 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 142,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 134,542 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 134,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 124,922 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 115,659 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 115,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 105,997 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2013 105,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,489 miles

assorted stone ships on front windscreen

front wiper blades slightly smeer

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,786 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 53,786 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in offside drive shaft inner spline

Puncture in offside rear tyre

Engine oil in power steering resevoir

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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EJ05 HDH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ05 HDH, 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 EJ05 HDH registered?

EJ05 HDH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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