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GP05 UOU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,674 mi
Last recorded191,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 191,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 183,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 175,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 168,128 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 168,091 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 161,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material See markings corroded pipe to ferule osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 153,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 141,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 118,192 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,447 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 106,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 95,832 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,832 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 84,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 84,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has two screws in edges of tread-punctured

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,330 miles

air-con leak from nearside front connection

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,024 miles

slight bulge on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,051 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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GP05 UOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GP05 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

GP05 UOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is GP05 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 UOU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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