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SJ05 MJL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,973 mi
Last recorded113,973 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 113,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 111,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 110,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,549 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 108,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 106,828 miles

Central Rear Exhaust very rusty round exhaust box

Rear Exhaust very rusty round exhaust box

Fail 27 Jun 2022 106,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust very rusty round exhaust box

Rear Exhaust very rusty round exhaust box

Pass 7 Jul 2021 105,405 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,782 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 103,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

battery light on

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,399 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 96,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,125 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 91,200 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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SJ05 MJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ05 MJL, 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 SJ05 MJL registered?

SJ05 MJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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