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GL05 XOH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,982 mi
Last recorded129,982 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 129,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,973 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,561 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 123,561 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot clip missing

Rear reg lamps dim

exhaust box casings corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,854 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,578 miles

Offside Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,513 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,511 miles

Nearside Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,470 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,881 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition and wearing thin.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r reg plate light working but slightly dim in operation.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,768 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs in poor condition and wearing thin.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r reg plate light working but slightly dim in operation.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,535 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 55,444 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,020 miles

Anti roll bar collars cracked

Slight play in inner track rod ball joint

Fail 18 Aug 2011 47,020 miles

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

Anti roll bar collars cracked

Slight play in inner track rod ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,455 miles

Front anti-roll bar collars cracked.

N/S/F ball joint rubber split.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 37,455 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front anti-roll bar collars cracked.

N/S/F ball joint rubber split.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,889 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,178 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

GL05 XOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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