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GV05 HYR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,715 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer seem

small hole in o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 9 Apr 2025 117,022 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,111 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,487 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 99,706 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 96,125 miles

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,275 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 86,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,669 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,225 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,417 miles

n/s/r inner brake pad becoming low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,326 miles

rear inner brake pads low on limit

Pass 10 May 2010 37,776 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 26,501 miles

both front tyre treads on 3.0mm

Pass 8 May 2008 22,624 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 HYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HYR, 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 HYR registered?

GV05 HYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is GV05 HYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 HYR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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