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GU05 CHX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,920 mi
Last recorded73,920 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,920 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting bracket on chassis corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,826 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 73,826 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,662 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,662 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,496 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,496 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,474 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 69,474 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 62,010 miles

Offside Rear light lens broken

Rear Exhaust very corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 56,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,592 miles

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,974 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 47,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,528 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,528 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,369 miles

NSF & NSR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORROADED

Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,369 miles

NSF & NSR BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORROADED

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 38,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,323 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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GU05 CHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 GU05 CHX, 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 GU05 CHX registered?

GU05 CHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is GU05 CHX safe to buy?

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