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GY05 TBV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,330 mi
Last recorded178,330 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 178,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 174,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 171,016 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 168,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 157,236 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 157,236 miles

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

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

tried to p r s but lamps broken

Pass 1 Oct 2011 139,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 113,610 miles

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

airbag light on

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 222,771 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 222,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 192,938 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 148,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 110,217 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 24,476 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 TBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

GY05 TBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is GY05 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 TBV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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