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GD05 AYL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,960 mi
Last recorded84,960 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 AYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 83,932 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 83,932 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 82,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 82,126 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 81,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 80,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 79,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,205 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,342 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,520 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2014 56,520 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,594 miles

only 2 belts checked

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,147 miles

o/s/r disc worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,461 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,471 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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GD05 AYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GD05 AYL, 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 GD05 AYL registered?

GD05 AYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is GD05 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 AYL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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