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GJ05 DZF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,988 mi
Last recorded127,988 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 127,988 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,017 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,502 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 16,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,369 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 90,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,979 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,664 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,549 miles

Front pads begining to wear low.

Genral age wear to suspension.

O/S/R light cluster condensation build up in lens.

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

Rear exhaust silencer and heat shields de-graded/poorly secured.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,549 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads begining to wear low.

Genral age wear to suspension.

O/S/R light cluster condensation build up in lens.

Oil level low.

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

Rear exhaust silencer and heat shields de-graded/poorly secured.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,129 miles

rearbox exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 63,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rearbox exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,833 miles

tail exhaust deteriorated/coroded

under shields fittid restricting view

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,027 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,900 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 DZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ05 DZF 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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