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MJ05 UBD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,161 mi
Last recorded161,161 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 161,161 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box poor condition

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

under tray fitted preventing full check

Pass 19 Oct 2024 158,897 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box poor condition

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under tray fitted preventing full check

Fail 16 Oct 2024 158,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box poor condition

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under tray fitted preventing full check

Pass 13 Jun 2023 157,599 miles

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

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

nearside rear park brake low reading, requires repair or adjustment

Pass 9 Feb 2022 155,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 153,922 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 148,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 143,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

soft horn. windscreen has a damage not on driver's view

Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 135,232 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 129,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 129,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 126,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly blue coloured front position lamps

Pass 13 Jul 2012 123,075 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 107,070 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 91,093 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,205 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 UBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 UBD registered?

MJ05 UBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is MJ05 UBD safe to buy?

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