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GV05 HYP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,610 mi
Last recorded177,610 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 177,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 174,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 174,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 171,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 167,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 162,950 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2020 162,950 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 156,009 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front tyre wall perrishing

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 6 Feb 2019 156,009 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front tyre wall perrishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,719 miles

both headlamp beam patterns slightly weak. n/s diffuser appears faulty.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,829 miles

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

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

steel brake pipes to both rear flexis starting to corrode. unable to fully inspect behind covers.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 145,829 miles

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

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

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

steel brake pipes to both rear flexis starting to corrode. unable to fully inspect behind covers.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 133,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 124,422 miles

small play to n/s/f lower arm inner bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,110 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 114,003 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2012 104,004 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,004 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 95,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 86,255 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,107 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp slightly loose

sticker/badge on windscreen removed for test

Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,793 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 62,792 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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 HYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HYP, 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 GV05 HYP registered?

GV05 HYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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