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MT05 JJL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,981 mi
Last recorded188,981 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 188,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 188,981 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 186,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reflector missing.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 186,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Buckle on belt. (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reflector missing.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 183,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 175,155 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 175,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 165,469 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 165,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 153,827 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 130,208 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,287 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 113,287 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 100,978 miles

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Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,101 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear brakes are worn

Fail 26 Nov 2013 89,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are worn

rear brakes are worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,932 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,209 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 150 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 JJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JJL, 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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MT05 JJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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