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MJ05 UBL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

232,410 mi
Last recorded232,410 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 232,410 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 232,410 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 224,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 214,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 202,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 202,153 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 202,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 197,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion in various places

Fail 4 Jan 2022 197,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing seats missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

brake pad wear light on

corrosion in various places

Pass 8 Dec 2020 194,278 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 13 Jun 2019 189,768 miles

Central middle exhaust box deteriorated not leaking

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

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

all indicator lamps illuminated continuously

Fail 13 Jun 2019 189,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central middle exhaust box deteriorated not leaking

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

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

all indicator lamps illuminated continuously

Pass 22 Jun 2018 183,583 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 176,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 176,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 169,579 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 162,913 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 153,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

midd & rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 153,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

midd & rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 137,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust system rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2013 137,817 miles

exhaust system rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2012 118,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 118,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 100,442 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2011 100,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,676 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 41,804 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 UBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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