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GX05 DYU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,894 mi
Last recorded78,894 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 DYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 78,894 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 78,889 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BULBS WRONG LED FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 78,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,069 miles

surface corrosion on rear

Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,609 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 65,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 64,378 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,574 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 62,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,800 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 61,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,844 miles

Nearside sill becoming corroded

Tyres starting to perish in tread area

Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside sill becoming corroded

Tyres starting to perish in tread area

Pass 20 Aug 2016 56,968 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,513 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,088 miles

unable to test rear seatbelts due to luggage loading

Fail 8 Aug 2012 32,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

unable to test rear seatbelts due to luggage loading

Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,368 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine splash guard damaged

fresh water tank pipe hanging down under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,335 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,259 miles

inadequate repair carried out to nearside lower seal but does NOT adversely effect steering or braking or reduce vehicles structural strength at present

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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GX05 DYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GX05 DYU, 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 GX05 DYU registered?

GX05 DYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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