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EK55 GWO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,553 mi
Last recorded91,553 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 91,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both offside calipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule one which attaches to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components/ underside of vehicle

exhaust deteriating

Pass 25 Jul 2025 87,704 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust deteriating

Fail 25 Jul 2025 87,704 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust deteriating

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,459 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriating

slight corrosion to suspension components/front hub assembly

Fail 23 Jul 2024 84,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriating

slight corrosion to suspension components/front hub assembly

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,068 miles

corrosion in exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,841 miles

Exhaust is corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp unit is slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,027 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 72,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,446 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,800 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,155 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,006 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 55,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,144 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,084 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,599 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 30,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 GWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 EK55 GWO, 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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EK55 GWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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