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GL05 CXR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,934 mi
Last recorded121,934 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,934 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 121,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 120,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,807 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,387 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 113,387 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 111,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 102,595 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 102,595 miles

Offside Front Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,043 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 80,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,145 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,335 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge and uneven tread wear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,861 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,696 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 43,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,116 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GL05 CXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL05 CXR, 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 GL05 CXR registered?

GL05 CXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is GL05 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 CXR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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