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GV05 DFY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,471 mi
Last recorded165,471 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 165,471 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 165,471 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 156,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,828 miles

osf tyre wall badly perished and cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 145,210 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 139,218 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower swivell (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 128,301 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 128,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,515 miles

both front lower swivel boots perished

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,409 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,432 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,168 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,101 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 34,100 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 26,577 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not effecting characters at present

Oil leak in engine bay

Rear seats showing signs of movement but no structual damage and are staying in a normal upright position at present

Fail 30 May 2008 26,577 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not effecting characters at present

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak in engine bay

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats showing signs of movement but no structual damage and are staying in a normal upright position at present

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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GV05 DFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GV05 DFY, 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 GV05 DFY registered?

GV05 DFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is GV05 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 DFY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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