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MW05 OJL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,488 mi
Last recorded168,488 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 OJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 168,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 164,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 161,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 160,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 158,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 157,615 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 157,222 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 157,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 157,189 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 157,170 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 157,168 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 154,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 142,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 130,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 88,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,708 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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MW05 OJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MW05 OJL, 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 MW05 OJL registered?

MW05 OJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is MW05 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 OJL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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