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MJ05 XNP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

200,018 mi
Last recorded200,018 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 200,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 195,787 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 195,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 195,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 190,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 183,475 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 183,475 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake warning wire broken and hanging down (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 173,043 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 173,042 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 168,847 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,136 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 163,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit higher than .8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 158,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire cut

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 155,948 miles

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 16 May 2016 151,362 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 151,340 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 144,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 144,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 139,083 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 139,016 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 137,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 88,117 miles

slight noise on the nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 27 May 2009 81,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 73,399 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 XNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

MJ05 XNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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