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GY05 JMY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

249,214 mi
Last recorded249,214 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 JMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 249,214 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 248,970 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 230,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 225,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 216,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 206,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 195,576 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 188,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 184,017 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 170,544 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 155,150 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,149 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 127,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 100,824 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 95,639 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,856 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,121 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 JMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY05 JMY registered?

GY05 JMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is GY05 JMY safe to buy?

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