2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · GV05 DFJ
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 185,813 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV05 DFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
- 185,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 DFJ 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 (GV05 DFJ) between March 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2024 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: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV05 DFJ Mileage History
- 31/03/2022171,337 mi
- 11/04/2022171,364 mi+27 mi
- 20/07/2023178,419 mi+7,055 mi
- 18/09/2024185,812 mi+7,393 mi
- 19/09/2024185,813 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,855 miles per year across 5 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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