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LA05 GCO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,782 mi
Last recorded67,782 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 67,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded ferrules & fitting to the brake caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre dated 2013

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded ferrules & fitting to the brake caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear All the rear brake hose ferrules covered in grease

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2026 67,759 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded ferrules & fitting to the brake caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre dated 2013

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded ferrules & fitting to the brake caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear All the rear brake hose ferrules covered in grease

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2025 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre dated 2013

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All 4 brake hose ferrules coated in grease

Vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays covering some testable items. The rear of the engine undertray has what looks like power steering oil on it (I cannot see anything leaking).

Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 64,785 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Undertrays/protective covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2023 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded

Undertrays/protective covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,637 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under body protective covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2022 63,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection for some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,222 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded & starting to de-laminate.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all around steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

protective covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view/access of some testable items.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 61,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All around rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,288 miles

underbody trays & engine covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 24 Apr 2019 60,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

underbody trays & engine covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 24 May 2018 58,892 miles

Centre brake light dim

Pass 16 May 2017 57,528 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 57,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 56,333 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 56,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,985 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,063 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 44,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,174 miles

underside of vehicle at front some metal componants have surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,411 miles

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 GCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LA05 GCO, 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 GCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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