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GF05 XYU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,683 mi
Last recorded172,683 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 172,683 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 172,683 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 168,093 miles

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 161,526 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 161,526 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 156,765 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 151,406 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 151,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 147,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2020 143,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 137,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,724 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,351 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,896 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 197,891 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose from caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,027 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 90,027 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,532 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,408 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,999 miles

body damage to nearside sill panel covered by tape panel not split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,484 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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GF05 XYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GF05 XYU, 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 GF05 XYU registered?

GF05 XYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is GF05 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 XYU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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