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EK55 GWF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,828 mi
Last recorded139,828 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 139,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0313 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 139,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0313 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 134,447 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box heatshield slightly loose

Pass 10 Jun 2024 128,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 125,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 121,546 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 114,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,530 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 110,530 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,517 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,685 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,399 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 59,399 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,800 miles

both rear tyres have cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,889 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,285 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 37,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

clutch worn to excess

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,420 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,363 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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EK55 GWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EK55 GWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 GWF registered?

EK55 GWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EK55 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 GWF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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