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FD55 GKV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,771 mi
Last recorded135,771 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 135,771 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 135,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 134,836 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,836 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 133,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2024 133,293 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2023 131,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

travel on handbrake lever but holds

Pass 28 Feb 2022 129,099 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 125,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 116,333 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 116,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to rear at rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,075 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 108,075 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,774 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 103,774 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,090 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,342 miles

damage to front number plate

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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FD55 GKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FD55 GKV, 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 FD55 GKV registered?

FD55 GKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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