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GU05 XAB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,515 mi
Last recorded202,515 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 202,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 196,467 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorated /corroded

Front Plastic covers missing from seat belt locking mechanisms

Nearside Rear Park brake lagging behind

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 196,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust deteriorated /corroded

Front Plastic covers missing from seat belt locking mechanisms

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Park brake lagging behind

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 187,389 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin detached

Pass 13 Mar 2018 178,474 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 178,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 168,102 miles

exhaust silencer outer shell corroded center and rear silencers

slight surface rust underneath

Pass 10 Mar 2016 165,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking that is continuous around the outer side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2015 163,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 163,466 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front antiroll bar mount bushes worn

front brake pads worn low

play to both front antiroll bar links

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres totally devoid of tread on inner edges

slight brake effort imbalance on front & rear foot brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2014 161,194 miles

rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

slight play to rack ns

Fail 10 Mar 2014 161,194 miles

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

rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

slight play to rack ns

Pass 8 Mar 2013 157,173 miles

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 153,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 153,363 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 148,566 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tryes worn inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2011 148,564 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tryes worn inner edges

rear discs poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 126,952 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 126,952 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,948 miles

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

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 XAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU05 XAB, 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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GU05 XAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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