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LA05 GCK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

211,644 mi
Last recorded211,644 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 GCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 211,644 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer casing corroding

Rear Exhaust silencer outer covering corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2026 211,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer outer casing corroding

Rear Exhaust silencer outer covering corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2025 208,772 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 207,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 207,859 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 205,328 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 205,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

The exhaust system covers are worn.

The exhaust system is corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 201,469 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4, (date stamped 2008) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 199,040 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear coil over mounts fully exstended slight play in mounts ! (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer skin on back and middle exhaust system deterorated

Fail 10 Nov 2020 199,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer skin on back and middle exhaust system deterorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 192,715 miles

Both steering track rod end ball joint dust boot covers perished

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 192,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both steering track rod end ball joint dust boot covers perished

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 181,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 171,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 162,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 157,621 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 150,706 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 142,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 18 Apr 2013 142,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2012 134,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 124,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 90,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

intermittent fault with resar fog light

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,256 miles

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

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 GCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GCK, 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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LA05 GCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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