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GF55 ADV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,506 mi
Last recorded185,506 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ADV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 185,506 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 170,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 161,124 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 161,124 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 148,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seats not in use

Pass 12 Sep 2012 120,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,580 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,580 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,110 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s mirror cracked (not affecting rear view)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,896 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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GF55 ADV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF55 ADV, 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 GF55 ADV registered?

GF55 ADV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 ADV safe to buy?

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