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MJ05 LWL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,951 mi
Last recorded200,951 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 200,951 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 193,683 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Nov 2020 190,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 185,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 185,140 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r door damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2018 180,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 174,501 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 169,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S N/S (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 158,378 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 148,021 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 131,340 miles

o/s rear tyre perished n/s rear tyre bulge and perished close to excess advise to change

os and n/s front anti roll bar rubber bushes worn and slight movement and slight play in o/s and n/s front link arms

Fail 28 May 2013 131,340 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished n/s rear tyre bulge and perished close to excess advise to change

os and n/s front anti roll bar rubber bushes worn and slight movement and slight play in o/s and n/s front link arms

Pass 24 May 2012 119,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 107,713 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 93,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 82,951 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 82,926 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 74,135 miles

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

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 LWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ05 LWL, 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 MJ05 LWL registered?

MJ05 LWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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