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GW05 MJW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW05 MJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,152 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 104,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 101,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,153 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,263 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 84,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,051 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 79,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 77,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit multiple cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,039 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 76,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box outer skin damaged (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin damaged (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,644 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 56,862 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,889 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,451 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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GW05 MJW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GW05 MJW, 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 GW05 MJW registered?

GW05 MJW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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