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GHZ 8223

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,016 mi
Last recorded152,016 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 8223
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 152,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 152,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes in subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

oil level low

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,786 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion setting in at front subframe

Fail 12 Oct 2023 149,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion setting in at front subframe

Pass 18 Oct 2022 145,073 miles

brake pad wear indicator wire has slight damage n/s front

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 140,657 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Oct 2021 140,656 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rear brake pipes at front subfame. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion setting into front brake discs on inner face.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Light surface scratching of windscreen.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Also slight runout noted. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 137,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both. Rear sections of front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst on roller test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rear brake pipes at front subfame. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion setting into front brake discs on inner face.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Light surface scratching of windscreen.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Also slight runout noted. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 134,118 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 131,282 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 126,357 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 126,357 miles

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

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,631 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 118,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,398 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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GHZ 8223 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GHZ 8223, 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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GHZ 8223 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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