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MT05 JHX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

147,421 mi
Last recorded147,421 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 147,421 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust outer casings corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 May 2025 144,655 miles

Anti-roll bar D-bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 141,093 miles

Brake pipes greased

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres worn

Pass 11 May 2023 137,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 134,908 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust outer casings corroded

Front - Anti roll bar D-bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside & Offside - Front suspension arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 May 2021 132,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 130,567 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 126,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 121,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 116,489 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin & brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 110,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 104,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 98,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 89,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 83,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 77,555 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 77,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,756 miles

rear tyres slighty mishapen

Pass 11 May 2009 62,180 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 62,180 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 50,465 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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MT05 JHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MT05 JHX, 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 MT05 JHX registered?

MT05 JHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is MT05 JHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 JHX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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