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GX05 YAY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

276,646 mi
Last recorded276,646 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 YAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 276,646 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over suspension arms both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 270,124 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears near to wear bars on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 264,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 255,362 miles

Rear reflectors in bumper missing

Pass 3 Aug 2021 243,446 miles

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

Outer skin on exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2021 243,446 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Outer skin on exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2020 242,789 miles

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

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

Outer skin on exhaust deteiorated

Fail 10 Aug 2020 242,789 miles

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

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

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

Outer skin on exhaust deteiorated

Pass 30 Jan 2019 226,725 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 226,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 212,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Outer skins on exhaust deteiorated

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 192,413 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 192,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 173,173 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 173,173 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 153,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 142,679 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 126,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 113,052 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 113,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,725 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 94,676 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 78,346 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 78,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 67,993 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 YAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

GX05 YAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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