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MJ05 VLP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 131,000 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 131,000 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 126,035 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 122,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 122,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 116,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 107,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 102,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 102,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 94,774 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 19 May 2015 88,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 81,261 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 81,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 74,118 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 67,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,125 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 49,479 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 49,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2009 42,808 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,596 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 VLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

MJ05 VLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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