2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · GL05 OPX
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 205,745 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL05 OPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 205,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 OPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (GL05 OPX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
GL05 OPX Mileage History
- 27/03/2024200,457 mi
- 28/03/2024200,460 mi+3 mi
- 06/03/2025202,230 mi+1,770 mi
- 07/03/2025202,230 mi
- 24/03/2026205,745 mi+3,515 mi
Average of roughly 2,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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