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GJ05 FBU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

241,151 mi
Last recorded241,151 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 241,151 miles

AC leak o/s of condenser/pipes.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipes leading to rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box outer layer poor.

engine/gear box mount worn advise individual inspections.

front lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot pin hole.

rear heat shield loose.

Fail 30 Jun 2026 241,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

AC leak o/s of condenser/pipes.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipes leading to rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box outer layer poor.

engine/gear box mount worn advise individual inspections.

front lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot pin hole.

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 235,206 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge valve age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

battery not clamped down.

centre and rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

front lower sub frame showing signs of heavy corrosion

smoky on start up

Pass 23 Dec 2020 226,658 miles

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

battery not clamped down.

both front brake flexi hoses perished.

centre and rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

engine mounts worn (noticed on take up of drive noise/movement)

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

front anti roll bar D bushes worn.

front lower sub frame showing signs of heavy corrosion (advise removal of lower shield to fully inspect condition)

front tyre valves cracked/perished.

large crack in lower front screen on the n/s.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6mm.

orange oil level light comes on in dash.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 215,707 miles

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

both front brake flexi pipes aged/perished.

both front shock top mounts/cups slight noise on rotation.

centre and rear exhaust outer layers very rusty.

n/s/f tyre valve cracked/perished.

plastic shields and trays fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

vehicle bodywork and underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 215,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake flexi pipes aged/perished.

both front shock top mounts/cups slight noise on rotation.

centre and rear exhaust outer layers very rusty.

n/s/f tyre valve cracked/perished.

plastic shields and trays fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

vehicle bodywork and underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 208,767 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/r possible puncture (may need new tyre)

Fail 10 Jul 2018 208,750 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 197,555 miles

centre/rear outer layers very rusty.

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various rear brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 197,545 miles

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

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

centre/rear outer layers very rusty.

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various rear brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 186,979 miles

both front brake flexi pipes perished.

centre and rear exhaust outer lays very rusty.

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

rear inner brake pads low.

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 6 Jul 2016 186,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake flexi pipes perished.

centre and rear exhaust outer lays very rusty.

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

rear inner brake pads low.

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 175,790 miles

centre & rear exhaust shows slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 166,694 miles

centre & rear exhaust showe slight corrosion.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 156,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 139,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 139,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 120,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 101,362 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 101,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,012 miles

Oil leak

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 FBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBU, 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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GJ05 FBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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