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FD55 GKX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,987 mi
Last recorded151,987 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 151,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2024 143,192 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 143,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,274 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 118,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,251 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 108,213 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Off rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 103,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats stowed at time of test

Fail 15 Dec 2018 103,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats stowed at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2017 97,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,207 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 89,207 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,117 miles

Inner steering joints slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED BADLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,589 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED BADLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 58,908 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,535 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 2 Dec 2011 52,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 27 Nov 2010 45,461 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS GOING SLIGHTLY WHITE

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 27 Nov 2010 45,461 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS GOING SLIGHTLY WHITE

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 28,404 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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FD55 GKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKX, 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 FD55 GKX registered?

FD55 GKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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