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GL05 HHZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,839 mi
Last recorded165,839 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 HHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 165,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 160,462 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 154,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 148,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 141,870 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 141,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 135,202 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 135,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 126,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 109,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,541 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 99,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,176 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,814 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,682 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 HHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HHZ, 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 HHZ registered?

GL05 HHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is GL05 HHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 HHZ shows 18 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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