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MJ51 HOW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,139 mi
Last recorded221,139 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 HOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 221,139 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 215,514 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 215,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 206,555 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 197,279 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 185,427 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 166,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 155,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 143,922 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 May 2017 143,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2016 130,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,732 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 112,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,376 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,077 miles

front number plate cracked

osr brake disc showing corrosion

rear brake pipes at exposed ends showing corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,056 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,155 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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MJ51 HOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ51 HOW, 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 MJ51 HOW registered?

MJ51 HOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is MJ51 HOW safe to buy?

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