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GX05 FBY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,972 mi
Last recorded132,972 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 132,972 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arms showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 132,780 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 132,240 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2024 132,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,146 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 132,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 131,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 131,625 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 131,364 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 130,011 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 130,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 128,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 128,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 125,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,791 miles

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

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

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

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

rear engine stabliser mount has play

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 104,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,873 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 93,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,783 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 57,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,051 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,202 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 5,798 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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GX05 FBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX05 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

GX05 FBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 FBY shows 32 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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