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GN05 ZCT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,365 mi
Last recorded150,365 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 ZCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 150,365 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 150,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 149,769 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 147,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 147,298 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 145,021 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,860 miles

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 139,414 miles

Nearside hand brake balance poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust boxes outer layers corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 134,932 miles

exhaust boxes outer layers corroded

side lights dim

Pass 25 Oct 2017 128,802 miles

both exhaust boxes, outer layer corroded

front link bars worn

hand brake poor, balance poor near side low

rear discs corroded

rear shock sleeves corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 124,178 miles

Rear shock outer covers corroded

centre box outer layer corroded

hand brake only just meets %

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 116,244 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,147 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,503 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,503 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,420 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,324 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,317 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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GN05 ZCT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc 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 GN05 ZCT, 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

How do I check the history of GN05 ZCT?

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What year was GN05 ZCT registered?

GN05 ZCT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is GN05 ZCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 ZCT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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