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GL05 CXV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,753 mi
Last recorded37,753 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 37,753 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 37,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 36,377 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 35,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 33,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 31,076 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 30,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded/rusty.

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle inaccessible.

Fail 30 May 2019 30,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Wiring rubbing on coil spring. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded/rusty.

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle inaccessible.

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle inaccessible.

Pass 16 May 2018 28,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 26,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 24,982 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 May 2015 23,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 23,374 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,041 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 18,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,641 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 14,877 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,459 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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GL05 CXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

GL05 CXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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