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GJ05 DYS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,091 mi
Last recorded131,091 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 131,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 131,091 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 129,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 127,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 127,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 124,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 117,245 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 109,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 101,584 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but still secure and no leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,751 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded ... no leaks and still secure

Fail 13 Aug 2018 97,751 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded ... no leaks and still secure

Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,922 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 93,908 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,188 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,510 miles

surface rust on discs

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,031 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 78,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,827 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,985 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,352 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,075 miles

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

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

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 DYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ05 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

GJ05 DYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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