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MJ05 UAZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

438,065 mi
Last recorded438,065 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 438,065 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 427,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads worn

slight movement in both rack ends

underside of vehicle has plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 202,600 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 202,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 168,720 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 129,282 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 79,736 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 UAZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

MJ05 UAZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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