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GL05 MYG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

237,606 mi
Last recorded237,606 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 MYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 237,606 miles

both front brake flexis starting to perish

Fail 24 May 2018 237,424 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

both front brake flexis starting to perish

Pass 4 May 2017 216,742 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 215,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2016 192,604 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 192,562 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 175,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 149,542 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 119,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 117,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 86,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,647 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,958 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,055 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,249 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 37,245 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,200 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 MYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL05 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

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

Is GL05 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 MYG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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