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H11 GVW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,607 mi
Last recorded102,607 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 GVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 102,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low on edges 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low inner edge 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 102,607 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low on edges 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low inner edge 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 100,824 miles

Exhaust skin corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 98,904 miles

Central BOTH MID AND BACKBOX OUTER SKINS DELAMINATED.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,589 miles

central and rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,466 miles

central and rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 94,466 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

central and rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,424 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 90,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,883 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 68,223 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,974 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 60,672 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,379 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 58,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 54,754 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,390 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,390 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 41,596 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,596 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,493 miles

Disabled belts fitted but no seat present

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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H11 GVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H11 GVW, 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 H11 GVW registered?

H11 GVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is H11 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 GVW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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