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EK55 GWP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,433 mi
Last recorded90,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,433 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 90,433 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 88,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 82,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 77,645 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,228 miles

under trays fitted .

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 47,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,466 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,991 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly worn ,pitted & scored (not seriously weakened)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,694 miles

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2009 24,155 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play wishbone bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,155 miles

4 hub caps fitted

slight play wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,415 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 GWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GWP, 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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What year was EK55 GWP registered?

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

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