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GIG 3202

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,812 mi
Last recorded172,812 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 3202
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 172,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 170,319 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 167,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 162,273 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 162,273 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 158,121 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 158,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 151,058 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 151,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 145,959 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 145,949 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of both rear brake pipes and nearside front brake fexly (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe going to flexy (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe going to flexy (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 125,071 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 125,071 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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GIG 3202 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GIG 3202, 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 GIG 3202 registered?

GIG 3202 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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