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GP05 CSY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

231,579 mi
Last recorded231,579 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 CSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 231,579 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both wiper blades split & smear screen.

exhaust system rust.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 231,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both wiper blades split & smear screen.

exhaust system rust.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 229,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside undertray damaged

PAS pipes corroded

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2017 229,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside undertray damaged

PAS pipes corroded

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 212,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 212,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 194,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre & rear exhaust in poor condition

parking brake cables slightly corroded

parking brake compensator return spring detached

power steering pipes corroded

undertrays damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2014 175,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 157,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside undertray damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 140,418 miles

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

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

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Fail 8 Aug 2012 140,418 miles

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

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

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

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Pass 5 Aug 2011 121,775 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,941 miles

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

signs of underbody impact offside-under driver seat

Fail 12 Aug 2009 83,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs of underbody impact offside-under driver seat

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,893 miles

small chip in windowscreen in drivers 'a' zone but within 10mm diametre circle

Fail 13 Aug 2008 64,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small chip in windowscreen in drivers 'a' zone but within 10mm diametre circle

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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GP05 CSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP05 CSY, 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 GP05 CSY registered?

GP05 CSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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