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GJ05 MHA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,511 mi
Last recorded188,511 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 MHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 188,511 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 188,500 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO OIL LEAK FROM TURBO (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 188,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

centre silencer casing corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 187,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

centre silencer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 187,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

centre silencer casing corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 185,187 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2016 185,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 180,174 miles

Centre Exhaust section outer skin corrodded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 171,101 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 160,649 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 25 May 2013 160,649 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2012 147,340 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 147,340 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,529 miles

body damage

rear pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,137 miles

nearside rear reflector-part missing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 108,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear reflector-part missing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,163 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2009 84,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front number plate slightly distorted

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2008 48,615 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front wipers smeary but clear screen

nearside door mirror cracked

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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GJ05 MHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GJ05 MHA, 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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GJ05 MHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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