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GJ05 DYT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,769 mi
Last recorded84,769 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,769 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 84,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2025 81,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 79,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2024 79,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 75,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 72,623 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,466 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 67,216 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,225 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,418 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,399 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre is slightly worn out of shape.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,314 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,435 miles

Front and Rear brake discs pitted/corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,433 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 25,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,510 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,492 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 DYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DYT, 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 DYT registered?

GJ05 DYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is GJ05 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 DYT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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