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GF55 ADZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,287 mi
Last recorded186,287 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ADZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 186,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 186,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 185,262 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box peeling

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/split on sidewall

Fail 18 Jul 2022 185,262 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box peeling

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/split on sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2021 183,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox peeling

Pass 13 Jun 2020 180,150 miles

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2019 173,295 miles

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2019 173,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 160,796 miles

Various areas of body damage but no sharp edges or projections

Pass 7 Jul 2017 157,219 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

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

Rear both rear Coil springs not correctly located rubbers

wipers smear

Fail 30 Jun 2017 157,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

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

Rear both rear Coil springs not correctly located rubbers

wipers smear

Pass 26 May 2016 151,427 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 145,882 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 145,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake cable has deteriorated / rusty plastic sleave damaged all 3 cables

wipers smear

Pass 9 May 2014 142,060 miles

Corrosion starting to come through inside offside front door shut on sill

Corrosion starting to come through on the nearside sliding door rear edge and the body just behind that

Fail 9 May 2014 142,060 miles

Corrosion starting to come through inside offside front door shut on sill

Corrosion starting to come through on the nearside sliding door rear edge and the body just behind that

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 131,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Wipers are a bit smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2013 131,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wipers are a bit smeary

Pass 21 May 2012 123,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 111,779 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,976 miles

Front screen damage right on the limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,916 miles

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

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 ADZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ADZ, 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 ADZ registered?

GF55 ADZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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