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GU05 WZN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Smooth And On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,835 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,022 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 82,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 82,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,157 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 63,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,106 miles

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

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 29 May 2013 49,979 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 49,968 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 44,133 miles

brake warning light on

oil level light on

rear brake pads appear worn ??

Pass 26 May 2011 36,327 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 May 2010 28,946 miles

offside front tyre perished & cracking

Fail 19 May 2010 28,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre perished & cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,463 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 WZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU05 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

GU05 WZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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