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GJ05 VVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,152 mi
Last recorded81,152 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,263 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,988 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,591 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 57,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,616 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,969 miles

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

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,003 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 VVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

GJ05 VVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is GJ05 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 VVN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ05 VVN have outstanding finance?

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