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MJ54 THX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,613 mi
Last recorded117,613 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 117,613 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 117,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,544 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 110,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,699 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 93,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 89,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,744 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,698 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,187 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,190 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,562 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 48,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,518 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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MJ54 THX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 THX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ54 THX registered?

MJ54 THX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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