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HJ05 ZGP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,558 mi
Last recorded100,558 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 ZGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 100,078 miles

Nearside Rear Restricted free movement

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 99,625 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,138 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 98,138 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,210 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2019 95,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2019 95,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 91,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 89,632 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,208 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 84,869 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,638 miles

windscreen has slight damage around mirror mounting

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,336 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 73,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 69,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HJ05 ZGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ05 ZGP, 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 HJ05 ZGP registered?

HJ05 ZGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 ZGP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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