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LA05 GBY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,766 mi
Last recorded156,766 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 GBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 156,766 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 155,128 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 150,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 147,794 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 146,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 146,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,927 miles

brake pipe going to n/s/r flexi hose has corrosion

brake pipe going to o/s/r flexi hose has corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 138,839 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,050 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Plastic undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,548 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer skin of silencers corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2014 104,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer skin of silencers corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,659 miles

o/s repeater starting to show white light

Fail 6 Mar 2013 99,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s repeater starting to show white light

Pass 17 Feb 2012 90,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,796 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 70,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

belly pan fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,441 miles

belly pan fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine

Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,264 miles

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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LA05 GBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LA05 GBY, 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 LA05 GBY registered?

LA05 GBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is LA05 GBY safe to buy?

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