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GY05 VZW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,249 mi
Last recorded162,249 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 162,249 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 162,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 157,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 149,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 141,549 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2020 133,332 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,065 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 204,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 200,502 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear

Pass 2 May 2014 186,933 miles

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 15 May 2013 170,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2013 170,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 151,336 miles

front pads @ 4mm

rear brake pads ON WEAR LIMIT

rear discs worn

Pass 6 May 2011 137,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 112,482 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front/rear discs starting to lip

o/s/f wiper blade poor condition

Fail 6 May 2010 112,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front/rear discs starting to lip

o/s/f wiper blade poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2009 91,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 68,597 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 68,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

GY05 VZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 VZW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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