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GV05 HYN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

252,773 mi
Last recorded252,773 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 252,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 244,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 244,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 239,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MANUFACTURE UNDER COVERS NOT ALLOWING A FULL INSPECTION.

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All corners. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 233,667 miles

All tyres edges wear.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 227,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78 mm and heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66 mm and heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension arms and exhaust corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 218,345 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 209,960 miles

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front top strut bearings wear.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn inner edges and shape.

Under body covered from manufacture not allowing full inspection of components.

Fail 2 Aug 2019 209,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front top strut bearings wear.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn inner edges and shape.

Under body covered from manufacture not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 199,559 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 192,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (2.4.G.1)

Under body heavily plastic covered not allowing full inspection of components brake and suspension.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 192,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (2.4.G.1)

Under body heavily plastic covered not allowing full inspection of components brake and suspension.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 184,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 184,817 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 176,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 176,334 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 167,770 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

o/s under covers broken & loose

Fail 30 Jul 2014 167,677 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

o/s under covers broken & loose

Fail 3 Aug 2013 161,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on n/s & o/s sills

Pass 3 Aug 2013 161,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on n/s & o/s sills

Pass 3 Aug 2012 148,874 miles

n/s front flexy cracking, surface corrosion to o/s sill, o/s front tyre nailed, o/s rear tyre uneven wear, n/s front wheel buckled, front wheels repair

Pass 12 Sep 2011 142,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 136,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,981 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 134,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,864 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged,stone chip on windscreen

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2008 92,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 91,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,191 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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GV05 HYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GV05 HYN, 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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GV05 HYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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