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GV05 YYF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,630 mi
Last recorded201,630 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 201,630 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 199,970 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 199,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 194,652 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 192,410 miles

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

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 14 Jun 2021 191,416 miles

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 14 Jun 2021 191,416 miles

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

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 188,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 187,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 183,008 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 183,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 165,519 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 6 Jan 2016 147,657 miles

front anti roll bar mounting rubber slight play

front brake hoses starting to perish

slight corrosion exhaust system

Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight movement in front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2014 136,232 miles

front brake hoses perishing

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2013 129,703 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight damage to screen

slight wear in front anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Jan 2012 118,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,091 miles

brake fluid level low

front tyre nearing limit

screen chipped

slight play in nearside front anti roll link joints

Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,342 miles

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,724 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 YYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

GV05 YYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is GV05 YYF safe to buy?

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