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MJ05 UAX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,207 mi
Last recorded185,207 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 185,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 185,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 180,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe advise further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. advise further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 180,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe advise further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. advise further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 172,152 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 172,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 171,517 miles

Headlamp beam images poor.

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 171,517 miles

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

Headlamp beam images poor.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 168,727 miles

Nearside Front evidence of tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however doe not foul at time of test

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however doe not foul at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2022 168,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front evidence of tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however doe not foul at time of test

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however doe not foul at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2021 166,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 163,359 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 163,359 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 156,346 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 150,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both and offside collar broken (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 150,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both and offside collar broken (2.4.G.2)

Front Both tyres wearing low

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

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

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 143,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Feb 2016 136,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 126,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 121,456 miles

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

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

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

o reading on emission

Pass 25 Apr 2012 115,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 110,007 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 101,733 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 101,733 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 89,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 89,951 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,287 miles

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

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

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 UAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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