2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · GD05 FWH
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 220,105 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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GD05 FWH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2021
- 220,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD05 FWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (GD05 FWH) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
GD05 FWH Mileage History
- 24/09/2021220,029 mi
- 28/09/2021220,105 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 6,992 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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