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GF05 ZMV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,517 mi
Last recorded100,517 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ZMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 100,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,126 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 99,056 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,165 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 91,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,489 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 87,489 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe above front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 82,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise on worn and pitted front brake discs

Fail 3 May 2018 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise on worn and pitted front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,328 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,090 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

number plate light flickers when tapped

Pass 31 May 2014 60,764 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 56,577 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 50,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 50,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,186 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 37,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,918 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 ZMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

GF05 ZMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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