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MT05 JJX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,241 mi
Last recorded205,241 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 205,241 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust corroded outer skins on silences peeling away

Pass 1 May 2024 201,200 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from swept area of windscreen ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust deteriorated/corroded outer skins on silencer peeling away

Fail 29 Apr 2024 201,200 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from swept area of windscreen ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust deteriorated/corroded outer skins on silencer peeling away

Pass 25 Aug 2022 201,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 198,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 189,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

although parking brake passed efficiency n/s req:s attention

Pass 7 Aug 2018 178,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 163,813 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 163,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 147,653 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 137,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 134,314 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 134,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 115,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,476 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,476 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,749 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,724 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 JJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJX, 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 MT05 JJX registered?

MT05 JJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is MT05 JJX safe to buy?

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