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EK55 GWG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,764 mi
Last recorded115,764 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 115,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 115,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 113,800 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,035 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 101,899 miles

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

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

exhaust skin corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 97,157 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust skin corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,279 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,624 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 63,623 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,916 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,168 miles

Advise os number plate light dim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,199 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 GWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

EK55 GWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is EK55 GWG safe to buy?

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