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GJ05 DZB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,249 mi
Last recorded230,249 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 230,249 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 215,594 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 202,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 194,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 193,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 188,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 174,819 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 174,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 159,781 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 149,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 137,488 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 137,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 128,163 miles

offside wing mirror cracked.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,128 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 85,118 miles

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

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)

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 DZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

GJ05 DZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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