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GJ05 MHM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,536 mi
Last recorded92,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 MHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,536 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 92,536 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,032 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,196 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 83,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,090 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,656 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 66,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,700 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,377 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,398 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,925 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,545 miles

all tyres slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 39,522 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 33,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,393 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 12,624 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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GJ05 MHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MHM, 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 GJ05 MHM registered?

GJ05 MHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 MHM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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