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GK05 PNU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

148,300 mi
Last recorded148,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 PNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 148,300 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate poor condition

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 148,295 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate poor condition

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 143,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded +suspension components

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding and delaminating

Pass 9 Feb 2024 136,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 132,345 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding and delaminating

Fail 13 Feb 2023 132,340 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding and delaminating

Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 127,865 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 122,667 miles

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

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

center and rear silencer outer skin delaminating

Fail 26 Jan 2021 122,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

center and rear silencer outer skin delaminating

Pass 7 Feb 2020 118,762 miles

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

centre and rear silencers starting to corrode

Fail 6 Feb 2020 118,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear silencers starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2019 112,681 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

both front lower swivel boots starting to perish

centre and rear silencer boxes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,908 miles

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

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

centre silencer box starting to corrode

nearside rear back plate starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,139 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre silencer box starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,139 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre silencer box starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jan 2016 94,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear D blocks (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre silencer box starting to corrode

Fail 29 Dec 2014 85,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre silencer starting to corrode

rear disc's slightly worn

Pass 29 Dec 2014 85,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer starting to corrode

rear disc's slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2014 73,541 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,700 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,379 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,584 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,112 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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GK05 PNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GK05 PNU, 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 GK05 PNU registered?

GK05 PNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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