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GJ05 HAO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,010 mi
Last recorded109,010 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,010 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 106,001 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 101,553 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 101,553 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,075 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 97,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,533 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,419 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,516 miles

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

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

spare tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,516 miles

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

spare tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 39,741 miles

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

spare tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2012 35,457 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 May 2012 35,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres starting to perish

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2011 31,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,447 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,042 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,552 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS A BOLT IN ITS TREAD

Fail 23 Dec 2008 21,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE HAS A BOLT IN ITS TREAD

Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,290 miles

front no plate cracked but still visible

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 HAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

GJ05 HAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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