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GD05 AYM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,266 mi
Last recorded89,266 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 AYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,266 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,615 miles

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

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

wipers are slightly smearing

Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,864 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,222 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 44,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Smoke level recorded at 1.54 1/m and maximum is 0.80 1/m (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine bay. Possible turbo hose or inter-cooler failure. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,702 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 37,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,252 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,539 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,036 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,533 miles

nearside front fog lamp craked

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,843 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 AYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 AYM, 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 GD05 AYM registered?

GD05 AYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for GD05 AYM 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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