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GJ05 GZY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,989 mi
Last recorded154,989 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 154,989 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2024 154,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2023 146,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 145,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 145,158 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 141,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2021 141,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 117,486 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 117,486 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST... (2.4.G.2)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDE WALLS...

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST... (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Fail 17 Jul 2017 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST... (2.4.G.2)

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDE WALLS...

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST... (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,433 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Fail 28 Jul 2016 96,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NearSide Front Seat Belt slow to retract

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ASR (ABS RELATED) Warning lamp on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NearSide Front Seat Belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2013 63,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,928 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,411 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,998 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 GZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GZY, 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 GZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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