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GD05 HTO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

254,462 mi
Last recorded254,462 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 254,462 miles

Exhaust: silencers outer skin corroded

General body corrosion

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 251,667 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Retaining clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms, nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 248,487 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 247,889 miles

Nearside Lower screen damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 22 May 2023 247,886 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower screen damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 26 May 2022 241,482 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

advise exhaust corrosion

Fail 26 May 2022 241,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

advise exhaust corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2021 235,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2020 228,947 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 225,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 220,463 miles

O/S lower ball joint dust boot damaged

O/S/R indicator starting to show white (light unit faded)

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

both exhaust boxes outer skins corroded/peeling

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear trailing arm brake pipes corroding

chip in windscreen (lower part of windscreen on N/S)

corrosion to both rear coil springs

some play in N/S inner steering rack joint

some play in both lower wishbone inner rear bushes

steering rack area moist of oil

Fail 11 Jul 2018 220,462 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

O/S lower ball joint dust boot damaged

O/S/R indicator starting to show white (light unit faded)

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

both exhaust boxes outer skins corroded/peeling

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear trailing arm brake pipes corroding

chip in windscreen (lower part of windscreen on N/S)

corrosion to both rear coil springs

some play in N/S inner steering rack joint

some play in both lower wishbone inner rear bushes

steering rack area moist of oil

Pass 30 Jun 2017 214,552 miles

N/S/R brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

O/S/R brake pipe to hose corroded

O/S/R indicator starting too show white light

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer part of tread

both rear shocks have a light misting of oil

both rear tyres perishing in tread

brake pad warning light shown on dash

centre and rear exhaust box outer skins peeling

centre front and N/S/R seats have child seats fitted so unable too carry out a full seat belt inspection

chip in lower part of windscreen on the N/S

play in N/S inner steering rack joint

Fail 30 Jun 2017 214,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (lower arm front bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

O/S/R brake pipe to hose corroded

O/S/R indicator starting too show white light

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer part of tread

both rear shocks have a light misting of oil

both rear tyres perishing in tread

brake pad warning light shown on dash

centre and rear exhaust box outer skins peeling

centre front and N/S/R seats have child seats fitted so unable too carry out a full seat belt inspection

chip in lower part of windscreen on the N/S

Pass 13 Jul 2016 208,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush going very soft allowing movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

brake wear light on

exhaust silencer outer skins corroded through

front suspension lower arm rearmost bushes starting to weaken

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 13 Jul 2016 208,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush going very soft allowing movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

brake wear light on

exhaust silencer outer skins corroded through

front suspension lower arm rearmost bushes starting to weaken

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 8 Jul 2015 204,338 miles

ADVISE NEW N/S WIPER BLADE

centre and rear box skins corroding

play in n/s/f rack knucle

Fail 8 Jul 2015 204,338 miles

ADVISE NEW N/S WIPER BLADE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre and rear box skins corroding

play in n/s/f rack knucle

Pass 9 Jul 2014 200,639 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning lamp on, suspect issue with n/s/f loom

center and rear exhaust boxes flaking

play in n/s steering rack

rear road springs corroding at upper coils

service lamp on

Fail 2 Jul 2014 200,639 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center and rear exhaust boxes flaking

front brake pads 3mm aprox

n/s/r brake disc deteriorated

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear end bush deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT

o/s/r brake discs very badly corroded ADVISE REPLACEMENT

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2013 192,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND APPROACHING LIMIT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 Jun 2013 192,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and side walls cracking both near legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slight distortion in tread area

rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 186,636 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES WORN, POSS CAUSING DISTORSION ON REAR TYRES ??

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS PICKING UP DUE TO FALIURE OF STRUCTURE, 235/50/18W, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON WITH EXTRA LOAD TYRES

N/S/R TYRE NEARLY ON CANVAS ON INNER EDGE

advise discs and pads all round in approx 2-3 k miles

advise new o/s wiper blade

centre mirror missing

n/s/f brake flexi heavy perrishing

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall various damage

n/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/f valve stems perrished

o/s/f brake flexi slight perrishing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 186,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES WORN, POSS CAUSING DISTORSION ON REAR TYRES ??

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS PICKING UP DUE TO FALIURE OF STRUCTURE, 235/50/18W, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON WITH EXTRA LOAD TYRES

N/S/R TYRE NEARLY ON CANVAS ON INNER EDGE

advise discs and pads all round in approx 2-3 k miles

advise new o/s wiper blade

centre mirror missing

n/s/f brake flexi heavy perrishing

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall various damage

n/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/f valve stems perrished

o/s/f brake flexi slight perrishing

service lamp on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 179,870 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSHES WORN, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

BOTH REAR TYRES PICKING UP ON TREADS, N/S/R GETTING LOW

FRONT PADS HAVE APPROX 5K MILES LEFT

N/S/F RACK KNUCLE HAS PLAY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

REAR DISCS AND PADS IN APPROX 5K MILES

both front rearmost wishbone bushes starting to wear

Fail 4 Jul 2011 179,870 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSHES WORN, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

BOTH REAR TYRES PICKING UP ON TREADS, N/S/R GETTING LOW

FRONT PADS HAVE APPROX 5K MILES LEFT

N/S/F RACK KNUCLE HAS PLAY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR DISCS AND PADS IN APPROX 5K MILES

both front rearmost wishbone bushes starting to wear

Pass 6 Aug 2010 174,357 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 138,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,789 miles

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

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

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 HTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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