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GJ05 MHL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,954 mi
Last recorded111,954 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 MHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 111,954 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 111,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 106,232 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

rear backing plates corroded

rear engine mount worn

underside components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 106,232 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

rear backing plates corroded

rear engine mount worn

underside components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 105,685 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

all underside components corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear lower engine mount worn

Fail 4 Jul 2024 105,683 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

all underside components corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear lower engine mount worn

Pass 21 Jun 2023 104,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes soft

exhaust system corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear lower engine mount worn

underside components corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2023 104,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes soft

exhaust system corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear lower engine mount worn

underside components corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2022 101,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear suspension arms corroding

slight corrosion to front subframe and rear shock mounting areas. underside covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

lower rear engine mount worn

Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,697 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,054 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,560 miles

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,819 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 33,819 miles

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

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 MHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ05 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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