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MJ05 LWA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

225,552 mi
Last recorded225,552 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 225,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings inner arches suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Pass 13 Sep 2024 225,508 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking, no cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front both rack ends slight play

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut top mounts/nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2024 225,508 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking, no cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front both rack ends slight play

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut top mounts/nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2023 225,111 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking but no cords shown (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front both front rack ends slight play

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut top mounts/front subframe/nearside outer sill damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

head light aims just in pattern

unable to see method of repair ns sill

Fail 4 Sep 2023 225,101 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking but no cords shown (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front both front rack ends slight play

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut top mounts/front subframe/nearside outer sill damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

head light aims just in pattern

Pass 14 Sep 2022 223,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut mounts/ nearside outer sill damaged/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front rack ends slight play

full exhaust in poor condition

headlight aim just in pattern

Fail 13 Sep 2022 223,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut mounts/ nearside outer sill damaged/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front rack ends slight play

full exhaust in poor condition

headlight aim just in pattern

Pass 8 Sep 2021 220,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 218,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 216,537 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes show deterioration

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2019 216,536 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes show deterioration

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 191,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 167,797 miles

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

light damage to n/s outer sill

light misting of oil to n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 12 Sep 2017 167,797 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

light damage to n/s outer sill

light misting of oil to n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 8 Sep 2016 157,246 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 146,915 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 146,915 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 140,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some damage to nearside outer sill .

some deterioration to offside rear tyre .

Pass 5 Sep 2014 140,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some damage to nearside outer sill .

some deterioration to offside rear tyre .

Pass 16 May 2013 129,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has some deterioration too tread .

Fail 16 May 2013 129,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has some deterioration too tread .

Pass 18 May 2012 117,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 117,638 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 111,665 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 111,665 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror has slight damage

Fail 3 Sep 2009 98,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,867 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,152 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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MJ05 LWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MJ05 LWA, 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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MJ05 LWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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