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GH05 RPH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,972 mi
Last recorded151,972 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH05 RPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 151,972 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 147,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear further inspection recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 143,273 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 139,319 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 205 65 16 (5.2.3 (l))

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 May 2021 132,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,618 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 123,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 118,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,382 miles

both front lower ball joint rubbers split but no ingress of dirt getting in

Fail 27 Mar 2017 107,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower ball joint rubbers split but no ingress of dirt getting in

front and rear brake disc and brake pads worn brake fluid low

rear tyres low tread and have a nail in both

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,800 miles

damaged to nearside sill

rear brake discs are corroded and worn - pad appear to be just under 50%

Fail 1 Feb 2016 97,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens is cracked and has a small hole in indicator lens (1.4.A.2f)

damaged to nearside sill

rear brake discs are corroded and worn - pad appear to be just under 50%

Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,344 miles

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

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

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

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

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise n/s sill damaged

advise o/s/f brake discs slighty scored

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 90,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise glow plug light flashing

advise n/s sill damaged

advise o/s/f brake discs slighty scored

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,662 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,298 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 71,298 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,138 miles

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

front discs worn slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,050 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 36,050 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,485 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 RPH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RPH, 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 RPH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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