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MJ54 KGX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,530 mi
Last recorded89,530 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 KGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 89,530 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion for aged of car

Fail 4 Jun 2026 89,189 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion for aged of car

Pass 26 Jun 2025 82,139 miles

front suspension arm bush slight perished

rear brake pads 75 worn

Fail 25 Jun 2025 82,130 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front suspension arm bush slight perished

rear brake pads 75 worn

Pass 7 Jun 2024 72,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,775 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 63,775 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,959 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 53,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 42,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 38,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2020 38,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to all suspension components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,236 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 36,236 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,781 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,674 miles

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

The centre and rear silencers are heavily corroded and in poor condition

The nearside handbrake cable has been damaged by a tank cage

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

The nearside handbrake cable has been damaged by a tank cage

The rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,617 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,388 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,081 miles

plastic undertrays restricting full inspection

slight pitting/corrossion on rear brake discs surfaces

Fail 29 Apr 2009 20,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,205 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 17,205 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MJ54 KGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ54 KGX, 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 MJ54 KGX registered?

MJ54 KGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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