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GP05 CTK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

115,517 mi
Last recorded115,517 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 115,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both,slightly effecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light condensation

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

evidence of front tyre contact unable to see if contacting at time of test,vehicle suspension too low and wheels too big to see,benefit given

headlight adjuster inop

slight smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay

Fail 1 Dec 2025 115,517 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both,slightly effecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light condensation

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

evidence of front tyre contact unable to see if contacting at time of test,vehicle suspension too low and wheels too big to see,benefit given

headlight adjuster inop

slight smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay

Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,364 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlights slightly dim

headlight leveling not working,headlights look to be aftermarket and dont appear to be fitted with leveling system

Fail 5 Dec 2024 113,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlights slightly dim

headlight leveling not working,headlights look to be aftermarket and dont appear to be fitted with leveling system

Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 112,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,197 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 109,197 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 109,165 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 109,165 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 108,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,021 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,545 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre REP ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 102,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre REP ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,238 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 104,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,538 miles

nearside rear wheel has a bolt of different type

Fail 20 Jun 2014 100,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear wheel has a bolt of different type

Fail 3 Jul 2013 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,255 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,255 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,937 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 92,937 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smeary

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,139 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,139 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 61,165 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 61,165 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 CTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 CTK, 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

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What year was GP05 CTK registered?

GP05 CTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GP05 CTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 CTK shows 30 tests with a 56.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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