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GL05 XOJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,815 mi
Last recorded116,815 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 116,815 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,808 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 115,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 114,525 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,938 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged cover missing off of seatbelt clasp (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 109,766 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 107,732 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components.

Fail 1 May 2020 107,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components.

Pass 7 May 2019 102,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 102,854 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both NSR and OSR Inoperative (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2018 96,001 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 90,480 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,118 miles

bonnet stiff to open

Fail 20 Jul 2016 85,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,168 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 42,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,935 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,860 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,836 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,473 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 XOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

GL05 XOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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