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GJ05 HAU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 65,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 63,407 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,820 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 59,816 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,086 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 59,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 7 Mar 2019 57,625 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,569 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,602 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 49,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,135 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,928 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,774 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 28,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,802 miles

Front 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 14 Apr 2009 18,756 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,680 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 HAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

GJ05 HAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is GJ05 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 HAU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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