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GD05 FWK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,659 mi
Last recorded180,659 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 180,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 177,484 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 171,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 169,953 miles

Front Position lamp not working bothside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged bothside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 161,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened x2 play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side door handles removed for security opens from inside

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 154,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 145,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 137,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 126,109 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 126,109 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,191 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,839 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 89,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,303 miles

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

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 FWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

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

Is GD05 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 FWK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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