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HC05 GJU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,588 mi
Last recorded172,588 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC05 GJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 172,588 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 165,608 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 165,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 161,441 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on

exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 161,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on

exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 158,701 miles

osf headlight slightly frosted....polish....

Fail 29 Sep 2022 158,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

osf headlight slightly frosted....polish....

Pass 19 Nov 2021 155,952 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 151,224 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 151,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 146,725 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

FRONT SECTION OF THE EXHAUST DOWN PIPE HAS BEEN MODIFIED, POSSIBLE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REMOVED

Fail 11 Nov 2019 146,720 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

FRONT SECTION OF THE EXHAUST DOWN PIPE HAS BEEN MODIFIED, POSSIBLE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REMOVED

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 GJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

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

Is HC05 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC05 GJU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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