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GL05 RVJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,596 mi
Last recorded87,596 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,596 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 87,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,516 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,012 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,882 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 82,882 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,322 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 67,663 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 67,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2017 65,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 61,083 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 61,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 58,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,690 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 52,690 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 48,655 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,461 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 39,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 39,848 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 34,558 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre on 3m3m4m

off side front tyre on 4m3m4m .

Pass 11 May 2009 28,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 24,851 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 RVJ 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 75%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

GL05 RVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is GL05 RVJ safe to buy?

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