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Y1 GHC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,240 mi
Last recorded126,240 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 GHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 126,240 miles

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

exhaust silencer skins deteriorated

suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,225 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust skins deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

centre and rear exhaust skins deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 124,142 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust skins deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 121,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust outer skins deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,384 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust outer skins deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2019 109,590 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r tyre tread appears to have had repair at centre of tread, unable to clearly see due to sealant

rear and centre exhaust outer skins deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,707 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,942 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic floor covers fitted preventing full inspection of components

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight corrosion rear brake pipes, coated in grease

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 87,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,288 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 74,288 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,075 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,092 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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Y1 GHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y1 GHC, 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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Y1 GHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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