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GH05 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,346 mi
Last recorded168,346 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 168,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 164,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 160,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 155,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 149,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 144,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 141,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 134,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and general wear @ 3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop and lower effort noted at parking brake during RBT

parking brake efficiency just pass

side step/side bar mounting brackets corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2019 134,162 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and general wear @ 3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop and lower effort noted at parking brake during RBT

parking brake efficiency just pass

side step/side bar mounting brackets corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

wheel trims and extensive underbody covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated/split

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

wheel trims and extensive underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,704 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

edge wear at both front tyres at 1.6mm limit

rear exhaust outer casing cooroded

scratch at offside front windscreen zone A - not seriously affecting drivers view

slight irregular feel/wear at both rear tyre - general wear offside @3mm, nearside @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight smear at wiper blades

Fail 22 Dec 2016 114,704 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

edge wear at both front tyres at 1.6mm limit

rear exhaust outer casing cooroded

scratch at offside front windscreen zone A - not seriously affecting drivers view

slight irregular feel/wear at both rear tyre - general wear offside @3mm, nearside @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight smear at wiper blades

Pass 16 Dec 2015 108,308 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer casing deterioration

slight blue tint at both front side/position lamps

wheel trims and under body covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 108,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer casing deterioration

slight blue tint at both front side/position lamps

wheel trims and under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,736 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 58,714 miles

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

Rear discs showing signs of wear but still servicable

Fail 4 Aug 2010 58,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear discs showing signs of wear but still servicable

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,685 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,165 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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GH05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GH05 DUB, 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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GH05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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