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MJ05 XNT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,285 mi
Last recorded270,285 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 270,285 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 254,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch showing signs off corrosion

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

exhaust boxes showing signs off corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2018 254,712 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch showing signs off corrosion

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

exhaust boxes showing signs off corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2017 241,882 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2017 241,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 227,126 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2016 227,096 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 215,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 205,605 miles

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

exhaust box showing signs off corrosion

power steering pump slightly noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2013 191,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 169,406 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 169,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 146,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 111,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,503 miles

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

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 XNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XNT, 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 XNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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