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AP54 GKO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

246,195 mi
Last recorded246,195 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 GKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 246,195 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 246,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 240,528 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 240,528 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 234,258 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear at rear corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 215,325 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 197,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 184,702 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 184,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 172,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 159,394 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 149,270 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 134,382 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 128,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 121,096 miles

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

Rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,858 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing, discs lipped.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,384 miles

Center silencer, heavy corrosion.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 99,028 miles

Centre and rear silencers corroded.

Nearside rear tyre, nail in tread, punctured.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,028 miles

Centre and rear silencers corroded.

Nearside rear tyre, nail in tread, punctured.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside number plate light dim.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,397 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,895 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped.

play in n/side front inner rack joint.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,968 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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AP54 GKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AP54 GKO, 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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AP54 GKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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