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HC05 GEJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,588 mi
Last recorded115,588 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC05 GEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 115,588 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash cluster

Fail 13 Feb 2026 115,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash cluster

Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,652 miles

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

Nearside Front driving light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Feb 2025 109,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front driving light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2024 103,999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,728 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,031 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,767 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 84,767 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,478 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,033 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

n/s/r shock cover corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine covers fitted

n/s/r shock cover corroded

under trays fitted

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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HC05 GEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HC05 GEJ, 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 HC05 GEJ registered?

HC05 GEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HC05 GEJ safe to buy?

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