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GL05 XON

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,213 mi
Last recorded65,213 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,213 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 59,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2024 59,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,129 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 54,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,067 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2021 49,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,675 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 42,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,758 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,339 miles

Front tyres more worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perishing

exhaust back box corroding

wipers worn

Pass 23 May 2016 37,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 32,865 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,534 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,729 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 XON is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XON, 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 XON registered?

GL05 XON is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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