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GY05 COH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,002 mi
Last recorded117,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 COH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 117,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,624 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,130 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,074 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2022 108,170 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,986 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating and going cloudy

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,597 miles

Silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre silencer deteriated

Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,352 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre and valve stem cracking.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre and valve stem cracking.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,327 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 58,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,978 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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GY05 COH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GY05 COH, 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 GY05 COH registered?

GY05 COH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 COH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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