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GVG 373K

2005 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

20,395 mi
Last recorded20,395 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Type 238,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 373K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 20,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 19,596 miles

Offside Front Outer tie rod end has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,625 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 18,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 17,294 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2021 16,446 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 16,446 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 14,949 miles

rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 30 Aug 2018 14,291 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 30 Aug 2017 11,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 9,790 miles

slight exhaust leak

slight surface corrosion on rear b/p over gearbox

Pass 3 Sep 2015 8,460 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

both sides inner front wheel arch rear panels corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 25 Aug 2015 8,457 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member near steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides inner front wheel arch rear panels corroded but outside prescribed areas

l/h front floor corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,248 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 7,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,571 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 4,808 miles

several gaitors have small cracks

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Aug 2012 4,808 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

several gaitors have small cracks

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2011 2,808 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 2,808 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 984,135 miles

surface cracking on steering coupling

Fail 23 Aug 2010 984,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface cracking on steering coupling

Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,353 miles

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

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

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

rubber steering coupling slightly cracked.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 87,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 79,778 miles

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

l/h front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2006 71,126 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 71,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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GVG 373K is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,838 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVG 373K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GVG 373K is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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