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GJ05 DBX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

232,419 mi
Last recorded232,419 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 232,419 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 232,419 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 226,913 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 225,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 225,037 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 224,227 miles

Poss EGR modification

Fail 9 Dec 2022 224,227 miles

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

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

Poss EGR modification

Fail 16 Nov 2022 224,086 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard EGR valve missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative

Pass 9 Dec 2021 219,669 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 212,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 212,962 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 192,158 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Fail 18 Dec 2017 192,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Pass 21 Nov 2016 169,356 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 169,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 149,460 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,346 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 140,889 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 140,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 127,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 114,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 100,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,860 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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GJ05 DBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GJ05 DBX, 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 GJ05 DBX registered?

GJ05 DBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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