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GD05 HTY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,825 mi
Last recorded127,825 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 127,825 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 127,825 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 126,572 miles

Handbrake lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Apr 2025 126,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 126,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 125,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 120,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,371 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 113,729 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,281 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,985 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on center and rear exhaust

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,963 miles

center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,651 miles

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

damage to osr valance / floor

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing exhaust gases

Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

damage to osr valance / floor

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing exhaust gases

Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,202 miles

Air bag warning light on, this is a manditory failure as of 1st April 2012

Both sills have been cut front and rear in preparation for side step fitment

Offside rear bumper reflector missing

Pass 7 May 2011 69,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,901 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 62,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

GD05 HTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is GD05 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 HTY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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