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GL54 GZC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,162 mi
Last recorded132,162 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 GZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 132,162 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 132,162 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 120,809 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 116,509 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 116,509 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 112,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 92,885 miles

EXHAUST REAR BACK BOX OUTER CASING LOOSE&CORRODED! NOT BLOWING.

Fail 15 May 2018 92,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt COVER (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST REAR BACK BOX OUTER CASING LOOSE&CORRODED! NOT BLOWING.

Pass 12 May 2017 80,231 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking or insecure

Pass 17 May 2016 64,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,404 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 53,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 48,796 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 48,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 45,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os no plate bulb replaced

osr tyre 3 cuts in outer wall not exp plies

small chip in zone b

Pass 18 May 2012 42,851 miles

2 small cuts in outer wall of offside rear tyre not exposing plies

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer box starting to rust not blowing yet

underside covered in panels from new unable to check all areas

Pass 19 May 2011 40,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,634 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

tow bar ball removed

Fail 28 Apr 2010 36,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

tow bar ball removed

Fail 25 Apr 2009 33,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,519 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,685 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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GL54 GZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc 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 GL54 GZC, 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 GL54 GZC registered?

GL54 GZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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