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GL05 XOE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

168,742 mi
Last recorded168,742 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 168,742 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 159,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 152,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 137,041 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 127,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 120,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,752 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,236 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 76,326 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,978 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 21,584 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively 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 XOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 XOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 XOE registered?

GL05 XOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is GL05 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 XOE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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