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GJ05 DZD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,705 mi
Last recorded139,705 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 139,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 138,370 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 138,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 137,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 137,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 136,234 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,316 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,866 miles

center and rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 111,866 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking offside front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

center and rear silencer badly corroded

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,002 miles

center and rear silencers corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,002 miles

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

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

center and rear silencers corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,885 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,454 miles

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

centre and rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,100 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 68,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,967 miles

Nearside wiper blade split on ends.

Offside wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,219 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DZD, 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 DZD registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ05 DZD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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