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GV05 VXX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,642 mi
Last recorded145,642 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VXX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 145,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 145,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 142,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres slightly distorted in tread

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 142,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres slightly distorted in tread

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,368 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 140,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 133,543 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 133,543 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 126,821 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,044 miles

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r spring hanger bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 90,367 miles

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

slight play in n/s & o/s front 'D' bushes.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 88,153 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r shackle bushes slightly perished.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,153 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r shackle bushes slightly perished.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,393 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,127 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,586 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

sterring box damp

Pass 22 May 2008 42,709 miles

n/s/r reflector damaged.

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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GV05 VXX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV05 VXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV05 VXX registered?

GV05 VXX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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