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GJ05 DZA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 57,743 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 57,743 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and loose

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody components generally corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 55,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,298 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,736 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,177 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 52,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 50,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 47,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 43,110 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,267 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

Fail 3 Aug 2016 41,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,763 miles

Front exhaust box silencer corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread lower edge (6.3.1d)

nearside rear & offside rear tyres . inner & outer walls cracks in tyre walls

Fail 11 Aug 2015 39,763 miles

Front exhaust box silencer corroded

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread lower edge (6.3.1d)

nearside rear & offside rear tyres . inner & outer walls cracks in tyre walls

Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

nearside rear tyre has perishing & cracking in tyre struture

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded and deteriated

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking tread and outer wall

Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded and deteriated

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking tread and outer wall

Pass 11 Aug 2012 34,185 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

nearside front tyre cuts in tread

offside front tyre cuts in treads

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,368 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear and nearside front tyres perishing and cracking on outer walls and outer tread

offside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,214 miles

nearside rear and front outer tyre walls scuffed

unable to find offside rear seatbelt stalk to test

Fail 24 Jul 2009 19,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear and front outer tyre walls scuffed

unable to find offside rear seatbelt stalk to test

Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,399 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 DZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 DZA registered?

GJ05 DZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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